Valpolicella DOC

DESIGNATION: Denomination of Origin Controlled (DOC)
GRAPE VARIETIES: Corvinone and Corvina 70%, Rondinella 20%, Molinara 10%
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: S. Pietro di Lavagno - VERONA
ALTITUDE: 106-150 msl
EXPOSURE: South, South-East
SOIL: Calcareous
TRAINING SYSTEM: Pergola Veronese
PLANTS per HECTAR: 4000
VINEYARD YEAR: 1995
HARVEST: By hand in 15 kg trays
ALCOHOL: 12.5% by vol.
VINIFICATION: After the de-stemming, alcoholic fermentation and maceration are carried out with careful monitoring of the temperature for 8 days. The refining process takes place in steel tanks for 6 months.
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS: Valpolicella Grotta Del Ninfeo has a vivid ruby red colour with purplish tinges. On the nose the red fruit scent is immediately perceptible. On the palate it is fine and elegant, with a slightly acidulous and dry mouthfeel, characteristic of this vintage. It is a dynamic wine made for sharing.
FOOD PAIRING: This wine matches well with main courses, cold cuts, red and white meat served chilled.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 14-16° C