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Valpolicella Classico DOC

by Lenotti · Veneto, Italy

Appellation
ValpolicellaDOC
Type
Red
Grapes
Corvina, Molinara, Rondinella
Alcohol
13.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Deep
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
18–19 °C
Bottled in
0.75 l
LenottiVeneto, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The estate's vineyards lie in the hills of Valpolicella, north of Verona. The soils are clay and gravel with good drainage. Plenty of sunshine and warmth, together with the cooling influence of Lake Garda, help the grapes ripen fully and develop a complex tannin and phenolic profile.

Grapes

Corvina 60%, Rondinella 35%, Molinara 5%.

Vinification

Lenotti uses modern technology to improve quality while preserving the wines' authentic character. The must of the red wines ferments at lower temperatures.

Ageing

Ageing takes place in modern cellars with a capacity of 25,000 hectolitres.

Tasting profile

Rich and aromatic, elegant and food-friendly.

Serving and pairing

Pairs with grilled meat, game and mature cheeses.

Label / history

Bottling receives particular attention. Before bottling the wine is chilled to eliminate microbes. The bottles are treated with hot steam and rinsed with sterilised water, then filled with filtered, cold wine. They are sealed with a technology that leaves no oxygen beneath the cork, helping the wine keep its character over time.