Valpolicella Superiore
DOC 2019
GRAPE VARIETIES
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara and Oseleta.
VINEYARDS
The grapes come exclusively from vineyards under organic conversion.
SOIL
Limestone and clay, altitude 180 metres a.s.l.
HARVEST
The grapes are harvested by hand when freshly ripe, in the second ten days of September.
VINIFICATION
The grapes are dried for a month in 5/6 kg crates, before spontaneous fermentation in oak vats and vinification with the traditional method, involving nothing other than checking the temperature. The skins are worked daily to extract the maximum amount of polyphenol compounds, to obtain a polished, firmly structured wine.
DESCRIPTION
Intense ruby-red colour. On the nose, red berries and spices. Mineral and caressing on the palate, with an encore of cherry and black pepper.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Mid-structured wine, ideal with red meat, game and grilled vegetables. The ideal accompaniment to traditional dishes from Verona, such as pasta and beans, risotto al tastasal and mixed boiled meats.
Serving temperature 16-18°C.
ANALYTICAL DATA
Alcohol content: 15.06%
Sugars: 0.60 g/l
Total acidity: 6.02 g/l
pH: 3.39
Sulphur Dioxide less than 40 mg/l
Biodynamic
Winemaking
The grapes in our vineyards are grown in accordance with biodynamic winemaking regulations.
They are selected by hand and vinified in the traditional way to obtain distinctive, top-quality, natural wines.
Biodynamic
Winemaking
The grapes in our vineyards are grown in accordance with biodynamic winemaking regulations.
They are selected by hand and vinified in the traditional way to obtain distinctive, top-quality, natural wines.
A family business
We tend to our vineyards together, and the unique natural wines we produce are the fruit of those efforts.
A family business
We tend to our vineyards together, and the unique natural wines we produce are the fruit of those efforts.