Brigaldara - Valpolicella DOC 2024 (750ml)

Grape variety

Corvina 55%, Corvinone 25%, Rondinella 20%

Vineyard

Marcellise, Brigaldara (150-250m /a.s.l.)

Training system

Guyot and Pergola Veronese

Planted area

45 ha - 4,000-5,000 vines/ha

Year of planting 1970/1980

Harvest

The grapes are hand-harvested during the second half of September

Winemaking

The grapes are selected in the vineyard and placed in 200kg-crates. During fermentation, the wine is always in contact with the grape skins. It is pumped over twice a day with a delestage half way through fermentation, favouring colour extraction. During fermentation temperature is kept between 22°-24° to preserve its fresh and delicate aromas.

Aging 6 months in steel

pH 3.47

Dry extract 27.6 g/L

Sugar residue 0.6 g/L

Alcohol content 13%

Tasting notes

Bright ruby. Vibrant aromas of redcurrant, blackberry and fresh violet on the knockout nose. Quite juicy on the palate, with floral red berry flavours given laser-like precision by lovely harmonious acidity. Very well-balanced wine, clean and clear.