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Grotta del Ninfeo Valpolicella DOC wine — Domenico Fraccaroli winery — Dionysus

Grotta del Ninfeo Valpolicella DOC

by Domenico Fraccaroli · Veneto, Italy

AppellationValpolicellaDOC
TypeRed
GrapesCorvina, Rondinella, Molinara
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at14–16 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Domenico FraccaroliVeneto, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes grow in the commune of S. Pietro di Lavagno, at 106–150 metres above sea level. The plots face south and southeast and have limestone soils. The vines were planted in 1995.

Grapes

The Corvina component comprises Corvina Grossa and Corvina Gentile.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand into 15 kg crates and destemmed at the winery. Maceration and temperature-controlled fermentation take place over eight days.

Ageing

The wine ages for six months in stainless steel tanks.

Tasting profile

Fresh.