Wine Description

Although the Superiore designation requires that the grapes that go into this wine are harvested at a slightly higher sugar level than standard Valpolicella—thus producing a wine of potential higher alcohol—this Valpolicella is a soft, supple example of this classic wine.  Made predominately from Corvina (80%) this wine displays the ripe black cherry flavors for which the grape is known.

Tasting Notes

Ruby red in color, this Valpolicella Superiore offers fleshy aromas of wild berries, currant, black cherry and spice with hints of chocolate. Dry and robust on the palate with a velvety texture, this wine is recommended with antipasti or roasted meats.

Vineyard Characteristics

Production area/name of vineyard:	The Valpolicella zone
Soil composition:	Morainic
Training method:	Guyot
Elevation (feet):	825-990
Vines/acre:	2,000
Yield/acre (tons):	4
Exposure:	Southeastern
Year vineyard planted:	1985
Agronomist/Vineyard manager:	Silvano Tempesta

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:	80% Corvina, 10% Rondinella and 10% Croatina and Oseleta
Harvest time:	October
Winemaking consultant:	Silvano Tempesta
First vintage of this wine:	1967
Fermentation
Fermentation container:	Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation (days):	12-15
Fermentation temperature (°F):	77-79
Maceration technique:	Delestage
Length of maceration (days):	12-15
Malolactic fermentation:	Yes
Aging
Aging container:	Barrels
Size of aging container:	50 HL
Age of aging container:	5 years old
Cooperage:	French oak
Length of aging before bottling:	12 Months
Analytical Data
Alcohol:	13.8%
pH level:	3.6
Residual sugar (grams/liter):	6.1
Acidity (grams/liter):	5.7
Dry extract (grams/liter):	36

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