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Roccolo Grassi Valpolicella 2017
£215.46
Current Price (inc. Tax)
6 bottle(s) at £35.91 per bottle.
In stock
SKU
HD5281617A
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
- This Valpolicella is rich and concentrated, with peppery tobacco and spice aromas. The round and balanced palate combines rich red fruits with savoury notes, leading to a long, luscious finish. The 15 hectares of vineyard are meticulously cultivated, and minimal intervention takes place in the winery to fully express each cru's characteristics. The result is a collection of world-class wines known for their pure elegance.
The grapes were hand-harvested during the first week of October once they 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 25 to 28°C controlled temperatures with a maceration lasting between 20 to 30 days. During this time, the cap was pumped over and punched down daily. The natural malolactic conversion took place in the wood. Each parcel was aged 20 months in oak in either Slavonian oak barrels or French barriques, of which 30% were new oak. The cuvées were blended before being bottled and aged 10 months before release.
This is a rich and concentrated Valpolicella with peppery tobacco and spice aromas. Rich red fruits on the round and balanced palate combine with savoury notes to a long, luscious finish.
| Price | £179.55 |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Bottles Per Case | 6 |
| Bottle Size | 75 |
| 2 cases 10% off | No |
| Winery | The grapes come from within the 15-hectare estate in “Val di Mezzane”, at 200 and 300 metres above sea level, with eight hectares designated for the Valpolicella 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 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, which creates a unique ecosystem that produces healthy and high-quality grapes. |
| Keywords | Roccolo Grassi Valpolicella 2017 |
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