Alcohol: 14%
Grape(s): Corvina, Rondinella, Corvinone
Localization: Veneto, Italy
Tasting Notes: Valpolicella Classico is one of the most representative wines of the Degani company, produced from Corvina and Rondinella grapes, perfectly embodying the style and character of the territory. It has an intense ruby red color with clean and harmonious aromas, mostly fruity. Dry, of good persistence and intensity, velvety, and with the right tannins to balance the acidity.
Notes: The grapes, party dried up, are softly crushed while removing the stalks. The fermentation temperature ranges from 24° to 27° C. Then the must is left for 15 days to macerate, acting a manual press at regular intervals (20 minutes, 3 times daily). Once the alcoholic fermentation is completed, the product is decanted and the malolactic fermentation starts. The wine is then stored in stainless steel tanks. Assembly and bottling are the final steps.
Food pairing: Excellent with pasta dishes, red meat risotto, and aged cheeses.
The Domain: The Fratelli Degani winery dates back to 1900, when wines were initially made just for personal use. In 1980, Angelo Degani and his nephew Aldo took over the business, and by 1996 their wines were featured on many of the world’s most prestigious wine lists. From harvesting to winemaking and bottling, everything at Degani is done in accordance with the traditional methods and a simple ideology. The wines produced here perfectly reflect the world-class terroir and winemaking skills and this is prevalent in everything from their Valpolicella, Superiore and Ripasso, right through to their Amarone and Recioto. The wines made by Fratelli Dagani truly show the magic of the Valpolicella region.
