COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella
PRODUCER
Bertani
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Le Miniere di Novare is a single-vineyard Valpolicella Classico from the historic Bertani estate, now part of Angelini Wines & Estates. Located in the heart of the Valpolicella Classica zone in Arbizzano di Negrar, this wine represents a stylistic revolution led by Master of Wine Andrea Lonardi. It aims to showcase the elegance, transparency, and terroir of the region by moving away from the heavy, high-alcohol, and dried-grape styles often associated with Valpolicella. The vineyard itself is named after the ancient subterranean iron and mercury mines of the Tenuta Novare estate, which contribute to the unique mineral profile of the soils. This wine is a pure expression of the local grapes, focusing on freshness and drinkability.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The vineyard sits directly above ancient subterranean iron and mercury mines, giving the soil a unique reddish, mineral-rich clay composition.
Fact 02
This wine is aged entirely in concrete vats with zero oak contact to preserve its pure, vibrant fruit and mineral salinity.
Fact 03
Bertani was named Winery of the Year by Gambero Rosso in 2023, celebrating their terroir-driven stylistic evolution.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested from the 4.01-hectare Le Miniere vineyard. Vinification involves a long skin maceration followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled vessels at 20 degrees Celsius. To preserve the pure fruit characteristics and the distinct salinity of the soil, the wine is aged entirely without oak. Instead, it undergoes fermentation and aging exclusively in concrete vats for six to nine months, followed by a minimum of six months of bottle maturation before release. This minimalist approach ensures that the unique terroir of the single vineyard is fully expressed in the glass without any wood influence.
