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Valpolicella Superiore Prognai DOC wine — Latium Morini winery — Dionysus

Valpolicella Superiore Prognai DOC

by Latium Morini · Veneto, Italy

Appellation
ValpolicellaDOC
Type
Red
Grapes
Corvina, Rondinella, Croatina, Corvinone, other red varieties
Alcohol
15.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Dark
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
16–18 °C
Keeps for
6–8 years
Bottled in
0.75 l
Latium MoriniVeneto, Italy

About this wine

Grapes

Corvina and Corvinone make up 70% of the blend and give good acidity and aroma. Rondinella, Syrah and Sangiovese add deep colour and richness.

Vinification

The fully ripe grapes are harvested in the first half of October. Some are placed in small crates and taken to special drying rooms for appassimento, which significantly raises the grapes' sugar levels and helps them develop new aromas and a rich, deep flavour. After gentle pressing, the grapes are macerated and then fermented at a controlled temperature for 12–15 days, with frequent pumping over.

Ageing

The wine is aged in 350-litre oak barrels for 12–15 months, then rests in bottle for six months in the winery's cellars. It can be stored for at least 6 years.

Tasting profile

Well structured and full-bodied, with bright aromas and an elegant palate.

Label / history

The wine is labelled "Campo Prognai".