Fattorie Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2016

MONTRESOR

Fattorie Valpolicella Classico Superiore
2016

Country
Italy
Regulated designation
Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC)
Region
Veneto
Appellation
Valpolicella
Classification
Superiore
Varietal(s)
Corvina 60 %
Rondinella 30 %
Corvinone 10 %
Alcohol percentage
13.5%
Colour
Red
Sugar content
2,6 g/l
Aging vessel type
French oak barrels
Length of aging
12 months
Producer's website

About this winery

The long history of the Montresor family boasts illustrious ancestors, like the Count Claude de Montresor, the prime counsellor of Duke D'Orleans in France in 1600 (his writings, "Memoirs", dating back to 1663, are considered of great interest). At the beginning of 19th century a branch of the family moved to Italy in the Veneto region near the lake of Garda, an area renowned for its morain soils: here they found the proper environment where to continue and improve one of the main activities of...

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Product notes

The Valpolicella Classico is a perfect wine for discovering the expression of the indigenous grape varieties from the Veneto region. Indeed, unlike Valpolicella Ripasso and Amarone, the grapes are vinified directly after the harvest. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats. After pressing and settling, the wine is aged in barrels for 12 months.

Tasting notes

Ruby color with a beautiful intensity. Bouquet of red and black berries, violets and sweet spices. On the palate, a beautiful structure with velvety tannins. Nervous and elegant, aromas of black fruits, spices and chocolate. A freshness that brings a nice balance to the wine. Perfect with a nice plate of cold cuts and cheese.