COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2015
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone Veronese, Rondinella, Croatina, Oseleta
PRODUCER
Roccolo Grassi
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Valfresca Roccolo Grassi 2015 is a Valpolicella Superiore DOC from the Veneto region of Italy, produced by Roccolo Grassi. The wine is a blend of Corvina, Corvinone Veronese, Rondinella, Croatina, and Oseleta. Its uniqueness stems from its exclusive use of grapes from the Valfresca vineyard, a plot purchased in 2006 and replanted in 2007, which is reserved for this cuvée only in exceptional vintages. A distinctive aspect of its production is the 'mini Amarone' method, where a portion of the grapes are dried before being blended with fresh grapes. The producer, Roccolo Grassi, was founded in 1996 and is known for its meticulous winemaking and focus on expressing the terroir.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Valfresca vineyard was replanted in 2007.
Fact 02
Uses a 'mini Amarone' drying technique for some grapes.
Fact 03
Only produced in the best vintages.
Fact 04
Vineyard is at 310 meters elevation.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Valfresca Roccolo Grassi 2015 begins with hand-harvested grapes picked at the end of September. A key technique involves drying approximately 30-50% of the grapes for about 20 days before blending them with fresh grapes, a method referred to as 'mini Amarone'. The grapes are destemmed and gently pressed. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats using wild yeasts at controlled temperatures up to 24°C for around 20 days, with gentle daily punch-downs. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 20 months in a mix of French oak barriques and larger barrels, with a portion of new oak. It then undergoes further bottle aging. The producer's approach emphasizes minimal intervention to showcase the vineyard's characteristics.
