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Valpolicella DOC

by Pietro Zardini · Veneto, Italy

AppellationValpolicellaDOC
TypeRed
GrapesCorvina, Rondinella, Molinara
Alcohol12.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Keeps for2–4 years
Bottled in0.75 l
Pietro ZardiniVeneto, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vines grow in reddish-brown soils rich in detritus, fossils, marl and basalt. Yields are limited to 120 hL/ha.

Vinification

Selected grapes are harvested by hand into small crates, then sorted and crushed at the winery. The must macerates and undergoes traditional fermentation on the skins for 15–20 days.

Ageing

The wine matures in oak barrels for 8–10 months, followed by further ageing in steel tanks and bottle.