Corvina 50%, Corvinone 45%, Rondinella 5%, Valpolicella Superiore DOC, 2017, Veneto, Italy

A beautifully aged and organically farmed Valpolicella Superiore from the 2017 vintage, showcasing both elegance and depth. This wine is made from a traditional blend of Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella, grown on limestone soils using the guyot training system with organic methods. The result is a red wine of finesse, freshness, and remarkable longevity.

Vineyard & Harvest:
Vine density is 5,000 vines per hectare, with yields limited to 60 quintals per hectare. Bunch selection is meticulous, involving three rounds of thinning between veraison and harvest to ensure only the finest grapes are retained. Grapes are harvested manually at different times in the second half of September, according to the phenolic maturity of each variety.

Vinification & Aging:
Fermentation takes place in small wooden vats at controlled temperatures, using only freshly harvested grapes. Aging is carried out in two phases:

• 36 months in large 20-hectolitre oak barrels

• Followed by at least 2 years in bottle before release

This long maturation process develops the wine's complexity, structure, and stability over time.

Tasting note:

• Appearance: Pale ruby red

• Nose: Vertical and refined, opening with delicate notes of red berries and rose petals, evolving into spicy undertones and finishing with balsamic hints

• Palate: Balanced and layered, bringing together red fruit and spice with pleasant sapidity, a signature of its limestone origin. Long finish, great persistence, and aging potential

Style: Complex, elegant, and organically crafted Valpolicella with notable aging
Alcohol: Typically around 13–13.5% vol.