| Kevin's comments: Medium bodied with a bright, ruby red colour. The classic Veronese red wine aromas of cherries, almonds and herbs carry though to the palate where they are balanced by an underlying firmness of structure. |
AZIENDA AGRICOLA F.LLI TEDESCHI - VENETO
The Tedeschi family has dedicated its energy and enthusiasm to growing and producing wine in Valpolicella for many generations. They first purchased vineyards in the area in 1630. Today the Tedeschi family manages 74 hectares of vineyards, of which 29 hectares are family owned.
Although Tedeschi is considered one of the top producers of Amarone and Recioto wines, the family has never rested on its laurels, continually striving to improve the structure of the wine by keeping the vines? yields low. They produce four distinct ranges: Linea Classica; Valpolicella, Amarone and Recioto, and Linea Fabriseria
Awards from national and international competitions are testimony to the family?s uninterrupted search for refinement.
VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO SUPERIORE DOC VIGNETO VALVERDE
Situation: From the Valverde vineyard situated at Marano, in the heart of the ?classic? Valpolicella zone.
Soil: Moraine clay and limestone. Age of Vines: 25 years Production: 10,000 Kg/hectare
Pruning: 14-18 buds/plant Production: 10,000 kg/hectare
Cultivation: Trent small bower
Grapes: 30% Corvino, 30% Rondinella, 30% Corvinone, 10% Molinara, Rossignola Oseleta, Negrara and Dindarella
Harvest: Beginning of October
Ageing: 18 to 24 months in Slavonian oak barrels, followed by six months in bottle.
Vinification: The grapes are crushed and de-stemmed. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration at
28C lasting 10 days. Malolactic fermentation. Natural clarification in stainless steel tanks.
Serve: Suits most mildly flavoured meat and game dishes.
Colour: Ruby red with garnet reflections
Taste: Classic Veronese red wine aromas of cherries, almonds and herbs carry through to the palate where they are balanced by an underlying firmness and harmonic structure
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