Wine Description

Named after the single vineyard from which the grapes are sourced, this Veronese classic is a blend of 80% Corvina Veronese and 20% Syrah. La Grola is considered one of the most prestigious vineyards in the Valpolicella region, due to its combination of chalky clay soil and high elevation. The wine is aged 16 months in French oak, and spends an additional 10 months in the bottle for added finesse.

Tasting Notes

Opaque ruby red in color with arresting aromas of wild berries, juniper, tobacco and coffee. On the palate, the wine is rich, elegant and full-bodied. Pairs perfectly with roast steak, lamb or veal.

Vineyard Characteristics

Production area/name of vineyard:	The Valpolicella Classico zone/The La Grola vineyard
Size of vineyard (acres):	75
Soil composition:	Clay and chalk
Training method:	Bilateral Guyot
Elevation (feet):	1,023
Vines/acre:	1,700-2,600
Yield/acre (tons):	2.1
Exposure:	Southeastern
Year vineyard planted:	1979; 1998

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:	80% Corvina Veronese and 20% Syrah
Harvest time:	October
First vintage of this wine:	1983
Number bottles produced of this wine:	212,000
Fermentation
Fermentation container:	Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation (days):	11-12
Fermentation temperature (°F):	68-82
Maceration technique:	Pumpovers
Length of maceration (days):	11-12
Malolactic fermentation:	Yes
Aging
Aging container:	Barriques
Size of aging container:	225 L
Age of aging container:	1 year
Cooperage:	French oak
Length of aging before bottling:	16 months
Length of bottle aging:	10 months
Analytical Data
Alcohol:	13.9%
pH level:	3.5
Residual sugar (grams/liter):	3.2
Acidity (grams/liter):	5.5
Dry extract (grams/liter):	34.9

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