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Montegradella

Valpolicella DOC Classico Superiore

Details

Area of production

Estate situated at an altitude of 250-300 meters above sea level in the Classico area north-west of Verona. The soil is tuffaceous.

Vinification

The grapes are pressed and destemmed and skin macerated for 8-10 days at controlled temperature. After the wine has been racked and undergone malolactic fermentation, it is aged for 6-8 months in traditional tanks and one year in large oak casks. It then receives a minimum of 6 months of bottle refinement before release.

Tasting notes

Intense red with a persistent and harmonious flavour. The nose reveals fruity aromas and light spicy notes with a finish reminiscent of cherry.

Food pairings

It goes well with mixed cold cuts, savoury first courses, aged cheeses, roasts and grilled meats.

Grapes

45% Corvina Veronese
30% Corvinone
20% Rondinella
5% Croatina

Alcohol Degree

13,5% vol

Awards and reviews

AUSTRIA WINE CHALLENGE 2018
Gold

BEST WINE AWARDS 2020
Silver

LUCA MARONI 2021
90 pt.

SOMMELIER WINE AWARDS 2020
Bronze

THE WINE HUNTER 2020
Red

AUSTRIAN WINE CHALLENGE  2020
Gold

WINE SPECTATOR
87 pt.

VERONELLI
2 stars

LUCA MARONI
92 pt.

BERLINER WINE TROPHY 2021
Gold

JAMES SUCKLING 2021
93 pt.

DECANTER 2021
Bronze

DECANTER
91 pt.

JAMES SUCKLING
91 pt.

VERONELLI 2023
2 stars

 

LUCA MARONI 2023
92 pt.

FALSTAFF WINE GUIDE 2023
90 pt.

JAMES SUCKLING
91 pt.

 

WOW CIVILTA’ DEL BERE 2024
Bronze

JAMES SUCKLING
90 pt.

GAMBERO ROSSO
2 glasses

BIBENDA
3 bounches

LUCA MARONI 2023
94 pt.

VINI BUONI D’ITALIA
3 stars