Valpolicella Superiore

Denominazione di Origine Controllata

GRAPE VARIETIES: Corvina and Rondinella.

VINEYARDS: 16,5 hectares, in the locality of Bastia (Montecchia di Crosara), on the ridge between the valleys of Alpone and Illasi, at an altitude of 450 meters above sea level. The soils are arranged in the form of two broad plateaus and are rich in limestone-derived clays. 5000 vines/hectare. Organic cultivation.

VINEYARD AGE: 10 years.

HARVEST: hand-picked in 10 kg crates.

PERIOD: end of September.

FERMENTATION: in steel vats, alcoholic and malolactic fermentation.

AGEING: spends 7 months in 30hl oak barrels and 7 months in the bottle before release.

APPEARANCE: ruby red with vivid hues.

ON THE NOSE: vertical with a crisp, fruity note of black cherry and tart red fruits such as currant and cranberry.

TASTING NOTES: slender body with delicate tannins and pleasant. Freshness expressing lovely marasca cherry flavours with hints of small wild red fruits.

PAIRINGS: risotto with mushrooms, grilled meat and creamy cheese.