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Roccolo Grassi Valpolicella 2017

£207.18
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6 bottle(s) at £34.53 per bottle.
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AHD5281617A
 

Roccolo Grassi Valpolicella 2017

  • Grapes Corvina 60%, Corvinone 15%, Rondinella 15%, Croatina 5%, Oseleta 5%
  • Country Italy
  • Region: Veneto Valpolicella
  • Abv 14.5 %
  • Body Value: C (A is light, E is full-bodied)
    Residual Sugar: 2
    Contains Sulphites: Yes
    Vegetarian/Vegan: Yes/Yes
    Milk/Eggs: No/No
    Organic: No
    Biodynamic: No
  • Case size 6 / 75cl
  • Winemaker: Marco Sartori
  • Closure Natural Cork
  • A rich and concentrated Valpolicella with aromas of peppery tobacco and spice. Rich red fruits on the round and balanced palate combine with savory notes through to a long, luscious finish.

The grapes were hand-harvested during the first week of October once the grapes had reached full phenolic maturity. 50% of the wine was made from fresh grapes and 50% from grapes which had been slightly dried on racks, for 20 days. The grapes were then fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures of 25 to 28°C with a maceration lasting between 20 to 30 days. During which time, the cap was pumped over and punched down daily. Natural malolactic conversion took place in wood. Each parcel was aged for 20 months in oak in either Slavonian oak barrels or French barriques, of which 30% were new oak. The cuvées were then blended before being bottled aged for 10 months prior to release.

A rich and concentrated Valpolicella with aromas of peppery tobacco and spice. Rich red fruits on the round and balanced palate combine with savoury notes through to a long, luscious finish.

More Information
CountryItaly
Vintage2017
Bottles Per Case6
Bottle Size75
2 cases 10% offNo
Winery

The grapes come from within the 15-hectare estate in “Val di Mezzane”, at an altitude of between 200 and 300 metres above sea level, with eight hectares designated for the Valipolicella grapes. The soils are made up of volcanic basaltic soil structure. The vines are trained according to the Guyot pruning method and are planted at a density of 7,500 vines per hectare. At Rocolo Grassi they employ viticultural practices that are attentive to the environment and the terroir, by supporting the natural cycles, the vines and their ability to express themselves. The vines are meticulously pruned, with attention paid to every single plant, to limit the yields and allow each vine to reach optimal ripeness. In addition to the vineyard, the estate includes two hectares of woods, 1.5 hectares of olive groves and various fruit trees, this creates a unique ecosystem to produce healthy and high-quality grapes.

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