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VENTURINI, VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO SUPERIORE “SEMONTE ALTO”

Semonte Alto is the name of the vineyard in the heart of the Valpolicella Classico which produces a full-bodied red wine, with a rich, concentrated flavor and an intense and distinctive bouquet. These qualities are important when using the traditional “Ripasso” technique. This process adds intensity, deep color and body to the Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC, and makes it more suitable for aging.

Region: Veneto
Production Area: Valpolicella Classico, San Floriano (Verona)
Appellation: Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC
Vintage: 2004
Varietal Blend: Corvina Veronese 70% Rondinella 20-25% Molinara 5-10%
Vineyard: Semonte Alto vineyard, 750 feet above sea level with a mainly south-western exposure. Density: 1,300 vines per acre. Average vines age: 30 years old.
Planting System: Trentine trellis.
Soil:. Very light limestone rich in fossils.
Harvest: Hand picked first half of September.
Yield: About 4.2 tons per acre
Alcohol: 13.5%
Vinification: In the February/March period, the freshly made Valpolicella wine is refermented by running it over the lees of the grapes used to make Amarone for about 15-20 days with daily pump-overs.
Aging: 12 months in large French oak barrels and 6 months in the bottle

Tasting Notes: The color is a highly charged garnet and it can boast an extremely fine and delicate nose with a hint of violets and dried fruit. The taste is delicate, full and velvety.

Food Pairings: Barbequed and roasted meats, pasta with heavy sauces.

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Home Back VENTURINI, VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO SUPERIORE “SEMONTE ALTO” Semonte Alto is the name of the vineyard in the heart of the Valpolicella Classico which produces a full-bodied red wine, with a rich, concentrated flavor and an intense and distinctive bouquet. These qualities are important when using the traditional “Ripasso” technique. This process adds intensity, deep color and body to the Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC, and makes it more suitable for aging. Region: Veneto Production Area: Valpolicella Classico, San Floriano (Verona) Appellation: Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC Vintage: 2004 Varietal Blend: Corvina Veronese 70% Rondinella 20-25% Molinara 5-10% Vineyard: Semonte Alto vineyard, 750 feet above sea level with a mainly south-western exposure. Density: 1,300 vines per acre. Average vines age: 30 years old. Planting System: Trentine trellis. Soil:. Very light limestone rich in fossils. Harvest: Hand picked first half of September. Yield: About 4.2 tons per acre Alcohol: 13.5% Vinification: In the February/March period, the freshly made Valpolicella wine is refermented by running it over the lees of the grapes used to make Amarone for about 15-20 days with daily pump-overs. Aging: 12 months in large French oak barrels and 6 months in the bottle Tasting Notes: The color is a highly charged garnet and it can boast an extremely fine and delicate nose with a hint of violets and dried fruit. The taste is delicate, full and velvety. Food Pairings: Barbequed and roasted meats, pasta with heavy sauces.