Speri Valpolicella Classico Sant'Urbano 2016

Speri Valpolicella Classico Sant'Urbano 2016

Speri, 0,75 l - 13.50%
70% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 5% Molinara, Corvinone

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Veneto - Italy
Red organic still

How to serve

Serve at:

16 - 18°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

15 - 25 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Speri Valpolicella Classico Sant'Urbano 2016
This is one of the most significant Valpolicella Superiore in the area and is obtained from the grapes of the Sant’Urbano vineyard. The grapes are left to dry for around 20-25 days, concentrating the flavors and enriching the aromas and softness, which find the perfect balance after approximately two years of ageing. It is a wine, which stands out for its remarkable elegance and complexity.

Colour

Deep ruby red color with a broad and intense.

Bouquet

Bouquet redolent of fruit and aromatic herbs.

Flavour

There are spicy hints on the firm and forthright - yet rounded and elegant – palate.

Pairing

It goes perfectly with all grilled red meats, braised meats, roasts and cheeses.

Pasta
Meat
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

Features

Name Speri Valpolicella Classico Sant'Urbano 2016
Type Red organic still
Classification DOC Valpolicella Classico Superiore
Year 2016
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 13.50% by volume
Grape varieties 70% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 5% Molinara, Corvinone
Country Italy
Region Veneto
Origin Pedemonte di San Pietro in Cariano (VR)
Climate Altitude: 280-350 m. a.s.l.
Harvest By hand.
Vinification Manual picking is followed by 25-30 days’ drying of the grapes. In November, these are destemmed and pressed and fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks.
Ageing 24 months in 500 l. French oak barrels. Maturation in bottle for 6 months.
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing It goes perfectly with all grilled red meats, braised meats, roasts and cheeses.

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Vintage

James Suckling
91/100 
2016
Slowine
 
Slow Wine - An excellent wine that tells the story of a region 2016
xtraWine
89/100 
2016
Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2015
Gambero Rosso
 
2 red glasses - An excellent wine that has reached the final tasting 2015
Veronelli
 
2 red stars - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2015
Vitae AIS
 
3 vines - An excellent wine 2015
Speri
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