Aldrighetti Valpolicella Classico Superiore '21
Aldrighetti
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The Aldrighetti family winery is founded in 1930 and is one of the most authentic wineries in Veneto. Located in Marano, the heart of Valpolicella, they only have 4 hectares of vineyards with Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella grape varieties. They make only high-quality niche wines while respecting nature in the search of quality. In the cellar the considerate drying period and long-lasting aging in large barrels shows the passion and commitment to tradition and the high standards at the Aldrighetti winery.
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- Wine Country
- Italy
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- Grape varieties wine
- Corvina, Molinara, Rondinella
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- Wine-food combination
- This wine could go with first courses of meat, white meat and red meat main courses and fresh cheese.
About this wine
Description & facts
- Producer
- Aldrighetti
- Country of origin
- Italy
- Wine Region
- Verona
- Classification
- DOCG
- Vintage
- 2021
- Grape varieties wine
- Corvina, Molinara, Rondinella
- % of grape varieties wine
- Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, Molinara.
- Tasting note
- Intense rubin red wine with its lightness and smooth acidity is easy to drink. The perfumes remind cherry, raspberry and a light hint of vanilla. Fresh in the mouth with hints of fresh fruits.
- Wine-food combination
- This wine could go with first courses of meat, white meat and red meat main courses and fresh cheese.
- Vinification
- The harvest starts in september and it’s made by hand so the health condition of the bunches is controlled. The grapes are left in wood box for 15-20 days for let them dry. Before the fermentation the grapes do a period of maceration of 7 days. The fermentation is made by indigenous yeasts with an automatic system for the temperature control in stainlees tank. The pump-overs are done daily twice for all the 15 days of fermentation. When the fermentation is over the wine is moved into big wood barrels for 6-12 months.
- Location Vineyard
- The vineyards are located 15 km north from Verona city; part of them are in Valgatara village at an altitude of 200m, the rest are located in Fumane village at an altitude of 500m.
- Soil
- The soil of Valpolicella is heterogeneous but the most common profile is the calcareous – clayey soil. The profile of the soil presents skeleton, stones and rocks, which allow the soil to drain the water. This type of soil confers to the wines freshness and elegance, essential characteristics for important and longeval wines.
- Closure
- Cork
- Bottle size
- 750 ml
- Serving temperature
- 16°
