Valpolicella Classico DOC
“Valpolicella” …is a fullbodied wine, product with grapes Corvina, Rondinell and Molinara.
It has a ruby red colour, fresh flavour and vinous aromas.
It is a whole meal wine.
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 12% Vol.
AVAILABLE FORMAT: It. O,75
Area of Origin: from the plants that grow in the town of Negrar in the heart of Valpolicella Classica.
Grapes Used: Corvina (60%), Rondinella (30%), Molinara (5%), Cabernet (5%).
Cultivation: The vines are grown at a density of about 4000 plants per hectare.
Yield per hectare: yields a maximum of 100 quintals of grapes per hectare making about 70 hl of wine
Age and conditions of the grape-gathering: the grapes are gathered manually in mid September when the grape has reached its maximum maturation
Wine-making Process: the fermentation is done by tradition methods, in a stainless steel tank at a controlled temperature of 20° to 25°C for 10 to 15 days
Refinement: steel tanks for 6 months
Preservation: 2 to 3 years.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WINE
Colour: a brilliant ruby red with violet hues
Fragrance: floral scented
Flavour: an agreeable savoury taste, harmonically defines “the young and modern”
Serving Temperature: 13°-15°C
Best coupled with: pasta dishes with meat sauces, red and white meats and any meal that’s not too time-consuming