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Dal Forno Valpolicella Superiore DOC 2016.
Product Code:
098709087668-1
Country:
Italy / Veneto.
Grape Varieties:
Corvina, Oseleta, Croatina, Corvinone & Rondinella.
ABV:
14%
CASE SIZE:
6 x 75cl
Ratings:
95 points Eric Guido Vinous.
£425.00 - £529.22
LOCATION: Val d’Illasi, located in north east of Verona, Veneto. Vineyards are planted in the valley floor ( 280mslm ) and slopes. The soil is a clayey limestone on the hill; stony and sandy soil on the valley floor. Average age of the vines is 18 years.
2016 VINTAGE NOTES: In 2016, ideal weather conditions produced high-quality grapes. Although limited by a hailstorm in May 2015, grape quality was excellent. The mild winter caused early vine growth, but May and June rainfall slowed recovery.
Temperatures remained between 18-20°C, with occasional spikes to 25°C. Risk of fungal attacks arose in late June, but proper weather and rain prevented stress on the vineyard. Grapes ripened perfectly with sunny, airy weather during harvest for optimal picking.
VINIFICATION: The finest bunches of grapes are selected, after which a meticulous manual control is carried out to eliminate all grapes that do not meet the standards required. The selected grapes are then placed in a plastic plateaux and are then left to rest for 45 days in large open rooms, where an innovative ventilation system helps maintain an elevated and thorough air flow.
FERMENTATION: Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks for 20 days at a controlled temperature of around 28°C, which are equipped with a sophisticated computerized system which allows for automated punching for a period of around 15 days. Malolactic fermentation in oak barrel.
AGING: After the racking process, the Valpolicella rests for a few days in stainless steel tanks which, thanks to their particular shape, allows for easy decantation and, subsequently, is placed in new barrels to mature for 24-36 months. Followed by 24 months in bottle.
LOCATION: Val d’Illasi, located in north east of Verona, Veneto. Vineyards are planted in the valley floor ( 280mslm ) and slopes. The soil is a clayey limestone on the hill; stony and sandy soil on the valley floor. Average age of the vines is 18 years.
2016 VINTAGE NOTES: In 2016, ideal weather conditions produced high-quality grapes. Although limited by a hailstorm in May 2015, grape quality was excellent. The mild winter caused early vine growth, but May and June rainfall slowed recovery.
Temperatures remained between 18-20°C, with occasional spikes to 25°C. Risk of fungal attacks arose in late June, but proper weather and rain prevented stress on the vineyard. Grapes ripened perfectly with sunny, airy weather during harvest for optimal picking.
VINIFICATION: The finest bunches of grapes are selected, after which a meticulous manual control is carried out to eliminate all grapes that do not meet the standards required. The selected grapes are then placed in a plastic plateaux and are then left to rest for 45 days in large open rooms, where an innovative ventilation system helps maintain an elevated and thorough air flow.
FERMENTATION: Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks for 20 days at a controlled temperature of around 28°C, which are equipped with a sophisticated computerized system which allows for automated punching for a period of around 15 days. Malolactic fermentation in oak barrel.
AGING: After the racking process, the Valpolicella rests for a few days in stainless steel tanks which, thanks to their particular shape, allows for easy decantation and, subsequently, is placed in new barrels to mature for 24-36 months. Followed by 24 months in bottle.
All our wines are stored in our importers bonded warehouse, which have the optimum environment for fine wine storage, by carefully regulating temperature, humidity and other microclimatic factors.
As such, please allow between 7 and 10 days for your delivery to arrive.
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