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Valpolicella Superiore Case Vecie DOC wine — Brigaldara winery — Dionysus

Valpolicella Superiore Case Vecie DOC

by Brigaldara · Veneto, Italy

Awards & scores
  • Tre Bicchieri 2024Gambero Rosso, Vini d’Italia · 2021 vintage
Appellation
ValpolicellaDOC
Type
Red
Grapes
Corvina, Rondinella, Corvinone
Alcohol
14.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Deep
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
16–18 °C
Bottled in
0.75 l
BrigaldaraVeneto, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit comes from the Case Vecie vineyard in Grezzana-Valpantena, where marked differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures promote slow ripening, spicy aromas, and a distinctive polyphenolic profile. The extended ripening develops aromatic and flavour complexity.

Vinification

The grapes are carefully selected, harvested by hand in the first half of October, and placed in 200 kg crates. During fermentation at 22–24 °C, the must remains in contact with the skins and is pumped over twice daily. Délestage is performed halfway through fermentation to aid colour extraction. The controlled temperature preserves freshness and delicate aromas, while selective extraction from the skins supports the wine’s acidity.

Ageing

The wine matures in large wooden barrels for 8–12 months.

Tasting profile

Fragrant, well structured, and balanced, with distinctive spicy aromas and delicate aromatic qualities. It combines richness and complexity with freshness and easy drinkability, underpinned by firm acidity.

Label / history

The wine takes its name from the Case Vecie vineyard.