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Valpolicella Classico Superiore SanGiorgio DOC wine — Corte Rugolin winery — Dionysus

Valpolicella Classico Superiore SanGiorgio DOC

by Corte Rugolin · Veneto, Italy

AppellationValpolicellaDOC
TypeRed
GrapesCorvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella and Molinara.
Vineyard“Conca d’Oro” cru on the hills of San Giorgio Ingannapoltron, Sant’Ambrogio di Valpolicella.
LineSanGiorgio
Alcohol14.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at18–20 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Corte RugolinVeneto, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

SanGiorgio comes from selected hill-grown fruit in the “Conca d’Oro” cru at San Giorgio Ingannapoltron, within Sant’Ambrogio di Valpolicella.

Grapes

Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella and Molinara.

Vinification

The grapes are picked by hand at the beginning of October. Selected bunches undergo approximately 20 days of appassimento on special racks at ambient temperature with forced ventilation. They are then gently pressed, and the must ferments with the skins for around 10 days.

Ageing

Half of the wine matures in stainless-steel tanks and half in French oak tonneaux for six months.

Technical data

Alcohol is given as 13.5% vol. in the Italian wine presentation and 14% vol. in the English technical sheet. Bottle format: 750 ml.

Tasting profile

Ruby to purple-red with magenta or garnet highlights. The complex yet delicate bouquet combines sour cherry, blackberry, cedarwood, orange peel, mocha and medicinal herbs; roasted and mineral nuances are also described. Fine and balanced on the palate, with soft, finely textured tannins and a vibrant savoury line.

Serving and pairing

Serve at 18–20 °C. Suggested pairings include cured meats and vegetarian dishes; pasta with ragù is another published recommendation.