Wine Details

Tenuta Santa Maria Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC

This is a traditional Valpolicella, representative of the region and Bertani family tradition. The “Classico” designation refers to the areas where the very first Valpolicella vineyards were planted – on quality hillside sites, yielding the best fruit and therefore best wines. Typical aromas of fruit (blueberry, cherry) are accented by spicy notes of cinnamon and pepper. The palate is soft, fruity and warm with structured tannins, balanced with a pleasant acidity and a long finish.

Region:

Producer:

Tenuta Santa Maria

Classification:

Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC

Variety:

75% Corvina, 10% Rondinella, 15% Corvinone

Number of bottles produced:

60,000 bottles

Production area:

Abrizzano di Negrar (Verona)

Altitude:

150-200 meters (492-656 feet) a.s.l.

Age of vines:

27 years

Yield:

8,000 kg/ha

Training:

Guyot

Vine density:

5,600 plants/ha

Vinification:

Grapes are crushed, cold-pressured then undergo temperature-controlled fermentation for 25-30 days with daily punch downs

Refining:

Malolactic fermentation then 12 months aging in oak barrels before bottling

Alcohol content:

13.5%

pH level:

3.45

Acidity:

5.12 g/L

Soil:

Primarily clay with deeper calcareous layers

Time of harvest:

End of September

Harvest:

Manual

Recent press reviews

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Tenuta Santa Maria Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC 2019

Decanter (92)- "Compote prune aromas with notes of figs and sweet spices. Round and full in the mouth, showing complexity and a chocolate-covered cherries finish. A lot of intensity."

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Tenuta Santa Maria Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC 2019

Flastaff Magazine (92)- "Rich, flint ruby with a garnet rim. Exciting and inviting nose, notes of ripe raspberry, cherry and blackberry, some dried tomatoes. Pithy, savoury tannin on the palate, unfolds straightforwardly, firm drive on the finish."

92

Tenuta Santa Maria Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC 2019

James Suckling (92)- "Aromas of cherries and raspberries, dried flowers, chocolate, cedar and dry earth. Medium-bodied with round texture and dusty tannins. Ripe and velvety with a flavorful, slightly salty finish. Drink now."