Valpolicella Classico Superiore “La Roverina” DOC

Approximately 70% Corvina (also known as Corvina Veronese), 20% Rondinella, 5% Molinara and 5% Oseleta, also a native variety from a single vineyard in the La Roverina area (alluvial soil, particularly well-draining and rich in mineral components) and about 20-year-old vines. La Roverina ages in large barrels for ten to twelve months. Lovely aromas of pressed flowers, juicy wild berries, and spices. Smooth tannins.


Wine exported to

Bermuda, Japan, Puerto Rico, Australia

Most recent awards

  • 2018 | Vinous89
  • 2017 | Wine Enthusiast90
  • 2012 | Wine Spectator88
Grape Varieties:

70% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 5% Molinara and 5% Oseleta

Fermentation container:

Stainless steel

Length of alcoholic fermentation:

10 days

Type of yeast:

Selected Organic Certified

Fermentation temperature:

20-22 °C (68-71.6 °F)

Maceration technique:

Periodic pumpovers and délestage

Length of maceration:

10 days

Malolactic fermentation:

Yes

Fining agent:

None

Aging containers:

Barrels

Container size:

50hL

Container age:

10 YO

Type of oak:

Slavonian

Bottling period:

January

Aging before bottling:

10-12 months

Aging in bottle:

3 month

Closure:

Stelvin

Organic:

Yes

Vineyard name:

La Roverina

Vineyard location:

San Pietro in Cariano, Valpolicella Classica, Veneto

Vineyard size:

10 hectares (24.7 acres)

Soil composition:

alluvial terrain, very fertile and rich in mineral salts.

Vine training:

inclined open pergoletta

Altitude:

125 meters (1,345 feet) above sea level

Vine density:

109 hl per ha

Exposure:

Southern

Age of vines:

20 years old

First vintage of this wine:

1972

Total yearly production (in bottles):

20,000

Tasting notes:

Ruby red, with an intense, ample nose recalling grapey and almond notes; dry, flavorful and structured on the palate, with pleasing bitterish nuances.

Serving temperature:

Best served at 16-18 °C (60.8-64.4 °F).

Food pairings:

A magnificent table companion, suitable to all kinds of dishes.

Alcohol:

Alc. cont. 12.5% by vol.

Winemaker:

Alberto Speri