COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
PRODUCER
Vini Pietro Clementi
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Short
Intensity
Medium - Light
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Vini Pietro Clementi Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2021 is a red wine from the Valpolicella Classico DOC appellation in Veneto, Italy. The estate, located in the Marano valley, was established by Pietro Clementi in 1969. The vineyards are situated at elevations between 300 and 400 meters on calcareous soils. The wine is produced by the Clementi family, who emphasize traditional winemaking practices and the expression of their high-altitude terroir. The estate cultivates 14.5 hectares of vineyards using sustainable viticulture and natural fermentations.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate's vineyards are located in the picturesque Marano valley.
Fact 02
Vines are trained using the traditional tall pergola system.
Fact 03
The winery focuses on sustainable viticulture and natural fermentations.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Valpolicella Classico Superiore is produced using grapes from vineyards situated at 300-400 meters elevation. Vines are trained using the traditional tall pergola system. The winemaking process involves manual harvesting in September, followed by natural fermentation in stainless steel at 25-31°C for about 9 days. The wine is then aged for 6 months in large barrels and a further 2 months in concrete tanks. The 'Superiore' designation requires a minimum of one year of aging, with this wine meeting that requirement. The producer employs sustainable viticulture and avoids synthetic chemicals.
