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Valpolicella Classico DOC wine — Salvaterra winery — Dionysus

Valpolicella Classico DOC

by Salvaterra · Veneto, Italy

AppellationValpolicellaDOC
TypeRed
GrapesCorvina, other varieties, Rondinella, Corvinone
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessOff-dry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Keeps for3–5 years
Bottled in0.75 l
SalvaterraVeneto, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes grow at 550 metres above sea level on gravelly, sandy soils rich in humus.

Grapes

The blend includes a small proportion of other permitted red varieties alongside the principal grapes.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested and selected by hand, then pressed and fermented at a controlled temperature for 20 days.

Ageing

Before bottling, the wine rests in large vats for around three months.

Tasting profile

Elegant, fresh and refined, with a youthful character.

Serving and pairing

Recommended with appetisers, pasta and Mediterranean dishes.