Valpolicella Classico
 

 

Vintage 2007
Valpolicella Classico

Valpolicella Classico
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Valpolicella classico is the traditional red wine to be drunk when still young, is fresh, fruity and of medium body. This wine is supposed to be the Rhaetian wine loved so by the emperor Augustus, but it was definitely the wine preferred by king Theodoric, who considered it one of the best in Italy. The best description of it is given by Ernest Hemingway in one of his novels where he talks about Vapolicella with great affection; “it is dry, red and friendly like the house of a brother” .
     
Bottle size:
  
750 ml
Type:
   Red dry
Vines:
  
Corvina Veronese 65% Rondinella 30% - Molinara 5%
Vineyard characteristicsand location:
  
It is situated in the heart of classic Valpolicella in the hilly region of Negrar, from 200 to 250 m. above sea level. South-east facing. Soil: varied on alluvium
Viticulture:
   Double pergola; Average age of productive vines: 25 years.;Plant density: 2900 vines per hectare. Buds to fruiting cane: 17. Yeld: 70hl/ha.
Vintage: 2007
  
The 2007 harvest was the earliest of the last 70 years. The growing year started extremely early with a very hot month of April, and was followed by regular rains, highlighting strong sunlight in the months of June and July guaranteeing thereby healthy grapes. The notable difference in temperature between day and night (over 15 degrees) brought about a gradual increase in sugars and an exceptional accumulation of aromatic substances and polyphenolics, right up to the harvest
Harvest:
  
The harvest was carried out manually and started exceptionally early on September 3rd, in dry and breezy conditions
Vinification:
 
Crushing and de-stalking of the grapes; fermentation temperature 25°-28°.
Maceration time: 12 days. Hand pressing: three times a day. The wine is kept in stainless steel tanks. Complete malolattica fermentation. Refined in bottles for 2 months
Stabilization:
   Cold tartaric with filtering before bottling.
Analytical Data:
   Alcohol degree: 12.60 -residual sugars 5 gr/l - total acidity 6.2 gr /l -net dry extract 26 gr/l - Ph 3.40
Consuming:
   This wine is appreciated whilst still young, but properly preserved at a steady temperature of 14°-16°C it can keep its characteristics for 2-3 years
Wine characteristics:
 
Colour ruby red with violet shades
Bouquet intense scent of cherries and raspberries
Flavour very delicate, salted and sapid
Serving method:
  
It is served at 16°- 17° C (you should uncork the bottle a few minutes before drinking).
Gastronomy:
   This is a table-wine served with hors-d'oeuvre, soups, red and white meat and freshwater fish
 
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