Valpolicella Classico 2024

Zeni

$139.00

A pure expression of Corvina, the king grape variety of Veneto

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Italy

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Vin Red

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13%

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1-5 years

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Corvina & Rondinella

To be enjoyed with tomato-based pasta dishes, fine cold meats, porcini carpaccio, duck breast or with an Italian cheese platter.

Let's talk little, let's talk wine

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La cuvée Valpolicella Classico est issue de la zone historique du Valpolicella Classica, située sur les collines au nord de Vérone. Les vignes s’épanouissent sur des sols reposant sur des formations détritiques, calcaires, marneuses et basaltiques, un terroir particulièrement propice à l’expression des cépages Corvina et Rondinella. Ce paysage vallonné bénéficie d’un climat tempéré qui favorise une maturation progressive et équilibrée des raisins, donnant naissance à des vins marqués par la fraîcheur, l’élégance et la pureté du fruit, caractéristiques emblématiques du Valpolicella traditionnel.

Les raisins sont récoltés manuellement en une seule vendange, lorsque leur maturité est optimale. Après l’éraflage, la vinification repose sur une fermentation traditionnelle avec macération pelliculaire de 5 à 7 jours, permettant une extraction délicate de la couleur, des arômes et des tanins. Cette méthode privilégie la finesse et l'expression variétale des cépages. À l’issue de la fermentation, le vin est conservé et affiné exclusivement en cuves inox, un choix qui préserve toute la fraîcheur aromatique, la vivacité et la pureté du fruit.

Ce vin dévoile des notes de cerise rouge, de griotte et de framboise, complétées par des nuances florales de violette et d'une pointe d’épices douces. En bouche, l’attaque est souple et fraîche, portée par une acidité équilibrée qui apporte dynamisme et élégance. Les tanins sont fins et discrets, laissant place à une texture harmonieuse et fluide. La finale est fruitée et délicatement épicée, offrant une expression authentique et raffinée du Valpolicella traditionnel.

Where are we traveling?

Veneto Veneto is a major tourist and wine region located in the northeastern part of Italy. Veneto is a little smaller than some of the more important production regions such as Piedmont, Tuscany, Lombardy, Puglia and Sicily but in terms of production it now exceeds Puglia which for a long time was the region most important production. From a tourist point of view the region is blessed with the city of Venice, the Alps and the Dolomites. The best known wines of the region are Valpolicella and Amarones for the reds, Soaves for the whites and of course Prosecco which over the last 10 years has exploded on the international scene. The main grape varieties are Glera for Prosecco, Garganega for Soave, Merlot, Corvina for Valpolicella and Pinot Grigio.

The little history of the country

Italy

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Ah Italy, what a beautiful hedonistic country, people of the Dolce Vita, but what difficulty in understanding its wine organization! The key to understanding the naming system in Italy is to think of it as several small countries rather than a single homogeneous country because each region has its own naming system. Italy can, however, give wine lovers a multitude of wines with varied and unique flavors and styles, as well as bottles filled with surprise and creativity. Unfortunately, it also produces a large quantity of soulless and characterless wines which are sold under their most useful and commercially reputable name: Pinot Grigio, Chianti, Valpolicella, Lambrusco, Prosecco and many others... But let's talk a little history, viticulture in Italy dates back to ancient times and it originated in Greece. The Etruscans would have planted vines and Greek immigrants would have improved and modified the grape varieties who subsequently called this country "Oenotria": the country of wine. At the height of the Roman Empire, wine held an important place in daily life and certain regions already stood out for the excellence of their product. The Romans also established numerous vineyards in Europe, leaving an indelible testimony to their invasion. Today Italy is the largest wine producer in the world, ahead of France. Italy is divided into three climatic areas. The northern mountains experience a fairly harsh mountain climate. The “middle of the boot” plain is the domain of the continental climate with cold winters and hot, stormy summers. In the "southern part of the Italian boot" the Mediterranean climate reigns with very hot and very dry summers without forgetting the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. In summary, Italy produces wines of great variety thanks to its 200 different grape varieties, many of which originate from their lands. It is a country just as complex as its wines which deserve to be explored!

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