COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
PRODUCER
Societa Agricola Il Sasso di Bellamoli Diego e Stefano & C. S.a.s.
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Short
Intensity
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Società Agricola Il Sasso Valpolicella Classico 2023 is a red wine from the Veneto region of Italy, produced by Società Agricola IL Sasso di Bellamoli Diego e Stefano & C. S.a.s. The wine is a blend of Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes. The estate is an organic farm with 10 hectares of vineyards situated approximately 300 meters above sea level on south-facing hilly terraces. The soil is characterized by its rocky, calcarenite-rich composition. The producer emphasizes organic farming practices, focusing on biodiversity and soil vitality, with grapes being hand-harvested. The winemaking process involves fermentation with native yeasts in concrete and ceramic barrels, with an avoidance of wood. The wine is made from partially de-stemmed grapes that are lightly crushed, utilizing only the free-run juice before pressing.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€31
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are hand-harvested, ensuring only the best fruit makes it into the bottle.
Fact 02
Fermentation occurs in concrete and ceramic, avoiding oak to preserve grape purity.
Fact 03
The estate is committed to organic farming, focusing on biodiversity.
Fact 04
Only free-run juice is used before pressing, highlighting delicate fruit character.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Societa Agricola Il Sasso Valpolicella Classico 2023 begins with organic viticulture. Grapes are hand-harvested. Fermentation is carried out using native yeasts in concrete and ceramic barrels, with a deliberate exclusion of wood. The grapes are partially de-stemmed and lightly crushed, with only the free-run juice being used before any pressing occurs. The wine is not aged in oak.
