Valpolicella Superiore

DOC BIO 2021

GRAPE VARIETIES

Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara, Oseleta.

VINEYARDS

The grapes come exclusively from vineyards whereorganic farming methods are used.

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 withthe traditional method, involving nothing other than checking thetemperature. The skins are worked daily to extract the maximumamount of polyphenol compounds, to obtain a polished, firmlystructured wine.

DESCRIPTION

Intense ruby-red colour. On the nose, red berriesand spices. Mineral and caressing on the palate, with an encoreof cherry and black pepper.

FOOD PAIRINGS

Mid-structured wine, ideal with red meat, gameand grilled vegetables. The ideal accompaniment to traditionaldishes from Verona, such as pasta and beans, risotto al tastasaland mixed boiled meats. Serving temperature 16-18°C.

ANALYTICAL DATA

Alcohol content: 14.56% vol
Sugars: 0.6 g/l
Total acidity: 6.97 g/l
pH: 3.27
Sulphur Dioxide: 29 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.

Val Squaranto

Agricola Montenigo is located in the beautiful Val Squaranto, one of the valleys of the Valpolicella, close to Verona.

Val Squaranto

Agricola Montenigo is located in the beautiful Val Squaranto, one of the valleys of the Valpolicella, close to Verona.