COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara
PRODUCER
Azienda Agricola Gnirega di Clementi Pietro & C. s.s.
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Valpolicella Classico Superiore D.O.C. by Azienda Agricola Gnirega di Clementi Pietro & C. s.s. is a red still wine from the Veneto region of Italy, specifically Marano di Valpolicella within the Valpolicella Classica zone. The estate, located in Valgatara, practices traditional winemaking, including manual harvesting. The vineyards are situated at a notable altitude of 350-400 meters on clay and calcareous soils. The wine is aged for at least one year, first in large oak barrels (30 hectoliters) and then in used barriques, and it is not filtered. This approach aims to preserve the wine's inherent character and complexity.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are situated between 350-400 meters above sea level.
Fact 02
The soil is a blend of clay and calcareous, known for drought resistance.
Fact 03
Aging occurs in large oak barrels followed by second-passage barriques.
Fact 04
The wine is intentionally not filtered to preserve its character.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of this Valpolicella Classico Superiore involves several key steps. Grapes are hand-harvested in October. The must undergoes fermentation for about 10 days, with techniques like pumping over twice daily and a mid-fermentation delestage used for extraction. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for a minimum of one year, initially in large 30 hectoliter oak barrels and subsequently in used barriques. The wine is then bottled unfiltered, preserving its natural character.
