COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara, Corvinone
PRODUCER
Lucia De Masi
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Roccia is a distinctive Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG produced by Lucia De Masi in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. The name, translating to 'The Rock,' pays homage to the hard limestone and clay-limestone soils of the Valpolicella hillsides. In these rugged vineyards, vines are forced to dig deep through fractures in the rock to access water and nutrients, yielding highly structured and mineral-driven fruit. Lucia De Masi is known for maintaining traditional practices, notably retaining a significant portion of Molinara in the blend to preserve the historic, rustic character of the appellation.
ALCOHOL
15.5%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'La Roccia' (The Rock) honors the fractured limestone soils of Valpolicella that force vines to dig deep for water.
Fact 02
While many modern producers have phased out Molinara, this wine retains 10% of the grape to preserve historic freshness.
Fact 03
The grapes lose up to 40% of their water weight during the 120-day Appassimento drying process before fermentation.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for La Roccia centers on the traditional Appassimento method. Hand-harvested grapes are placed on bamboo racks in specialized drying rooms (fruttai) for three to four months, losing up to 40% of their water weight to concentrate sugars and acids. Following dehydration, a slow, cool fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks over 30 to 40 days. In accordance with DOCG regulations, the wine is aged for a minimum of 24 months in oak casks, primarily French oak barriques and traditional Slavonian oak, to develop its complex structure.
