Valpolicella Superiore "MYTHAS" DOC BIO Corte Sant'Alda
| Sommelier score | 93/100 | 2024 |
| 2 Bicchieri gambero rosso |
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2020 |
| 4 Grappoli AIS |
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2020 |
| 3 viti Vitae AIS |
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2020 |
| Winery | Corte Sant'Alda |
| Denomination | Valpolicella Superiore Doc |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Grapes | 40% Corvina, 40% Corvinone e 20% Rondinella |
| Organic | Yes |
| Alcohol content | 14,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | VR 551 |
| Winery headquarter | Azienda Agricola Corte Sant'Alda - Mezzane di Sotto (VR) - Via Ca' Fioi, 1 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Pot roast, Polenta taragna, Meat and game stew, Tagliatelle with mushrooms, Pasta with meat sauce, Hard cheese, Pizzoccheri, Scallops with mushrooms |
| Region | Venetian (Italy) |
| Style | Medium-bodied and fragrant |
| Wine list | Valpolicella Classico Superiore |
From the vinification of grapes from the prized vines of Corvina 40%, Corvinone 40%, Rondinella 20% Like all the grapes of the company are certified organic and for some years the funds are conducted according to the principles of biodynamic agriculture. The origin is the classic one of the DOC area of Val di Mezzane, in Veneto. The harvest is always at the end of October with well ripe grapes. For the vinification thanks to the autumn temperature ranges allow the fermentations that, spontaneously leave without added yeast, in oak vats, to extend beyond 20 days without any control of the temperature. After about 2 years of aging and aging, in mainly 5 hl barrels. and never totally new, the wine is bottled.
Characteristics of this wine from Corte Sant'Alda Winery
The wine shows an intense ruby red color. The nose opens with notes of ripe red fruit, cherry and cherry, with spicy hints of licorice root and noble woods. The taste on the palate has good structure, with intense and persistent aromas, which from the fruit turn towards elegant tertiary notes. The tannic texture is well integrated to the body and the finish is very harmonious.
Suggested pairings tasting this wine
Pasta with meat sauce, roasts, braised meats, grilled red meats, lamb or wild boar. The optimal serving temperature is 18ºC.
