I ROCCOLI
VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO
Denominazione di Origine Controllata

Classification: Valpolicella Classico d.o.c.

Type of wine: dry red

First vintage produced: 1990

Production zone: vineyards in the Valpolicella Classico zone, to the northwest of Verona, at the foot of the Lessini Mountains

Type of soil: limestone mixed with clay

Grapes: Corvina 60%, Rondinella 25% and Corvinone 15%

Training system: traditional Veronese Pergola

Yield per hectare: 10,000 kilos

Harvest period: beginning of October

Vinification: maceration and fermentation in contact with the skins for 12 days at controlled temperatures (between 22° and 25°C)

Maturation: a brief period in stainless steel tanks in order to preserve the fruitiness and freshness of the wine

Number of bottles produced: 30.000

TASTING NOTE
Colour: a bright ruby red

Nose: a fruity bouquet, with hints of cherries and raspberries, along with refreshing herbaceous tones and suggestions of violets

Flavour: dry, with good fresh acidity and well-balanced soft tannins and ample fruit

Serving suggestions: a wine that demonstrates its perfect versatility with traditional Veronese cuisine (soppressa, pasta e fagioli, tortellini, meat risottos and assorted boiled meats). It also goes wonderfully with mixed grills, barbecued chicken and with roasts. Another good local pairing is with Monte Veronese mezzano cheese

Note: it should preferably be enjoyed within 2-3 years from the harvest

Alcohol: 12.5% vol