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Valpolicella Classico DOC
The most ancient traces of grapevine cultivation in Valpolicella date back to the 5th century B.C. End of XIX Century, Valpolicella was called by the French "extraordinary italian wine". Our vineyards are positioned in the "classico zone", a cluster of small valleys, where vines, olives cherries, an excellent climate and many water sources predominate.
This wine has a complex nose, with notes of red and black cherries, spice and earth. This Valpolicella is dry, round and rich on the palate with good structure. Serve our Valpolicella with meat based dishes such as Italian appetizers of prosciutto, salami or cold pork. It can be enjoyed with entrees of pasta with tomato or meat sauce.This wine can also be served with grilled salmon, roast beef, lamb, veal or game and is excellent with delicacies such as tuna or steak tartare.
- Ageing potential: up to 3 years
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TECHNICAL DATA
- Vineyards location: Pojega, Calcarole, Rovereti and Vigolo in Negrar
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Geology: Red pebbly soil with a high clay and silt content
Grape varieties: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Merlot, Molinara and Barbera
Vines density per hectare: 1.200 to 5.000
Production per hectare/ acre: 12 tons / 4,85 tons
Winemaking process: The grapes after picking, are destemmed and crushed. It follows the alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats for 7 days at a controlled temperature of 25°C-30°C. After pressing, start the malolactic fermentation.
Ageing in cellar: 3-6 months on lees in vitrified cement and stainless steel vats
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RECENT and HISTORICAL ACCLAIM
- Gambero Rosso - "Vini d'Italia 2008" Valpolicella 2006, 1 Bicchiere/ 1 Glass
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Decanter Magazine, April 2007 "In Focus: Valpolicella - Key Players", by Margaret Rand
"The Guerrieri Rizzardi Valplolicella's are subtle, elegant and serious…"
