Zyme Valpolicella Classico Superiore Val 2016

Zyme Valpolicella Classico Superiore Val 2016

Zyme, 0,75 l - 14.00%
40% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 30% Corvinone, 5% Oseleta

HK$ 250.00
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Veneto - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

16 - 18°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Zyme Valpolicella Classico Superiore Val 2016
Over a rich, Bordeaux-red background, a pen is writing the name Valpolicella, still uncompleted, however, to suggest the humility and respect with which the winemaker approaches this great classic, whose quality is always being refi ned and improved.

Colour

Medium ruby red, tending towards garnet with ageing.

Bouquet

Notes of ripe cherry, morello cherry, and semi-dried plum.

Flavour

Smooth and seductive, with an appealing sapidity and impressions of ripe fruit and spice.

Pairing

Accompanies cold cuts, medium-aged cheeses, soups, and lighter meats.

Meat
Cheese

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Features

Name Zyme Valpolicella Classico Superiore Val 2016
Type Red still
Classification DOC Valpolicella Classico Superiore
Year 2016
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 14.00% by volume
Grape varieties 40% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 30% Corvinone, 5% Oseleta
Country Italy
Region Veneto
Origin San Pietro in Cariano (VR)
Soil composition Predominantly limestone and clay.
Fermentation period About 15 days.
Vinification Fermentation of the fresh grapes in September-October at natural temperatures, with a second fermentation, about 15 days, in Jannuary on the skins of Amarone in accord with the classic Ripasso tradition.
Ageing At least 2 years' maturation in large Slavonian oak ovals, followed by 6 months in the bottle.
Total acidity 5.70 gr/L
pH 3.40
Residual sugars 6.00 gr/L
Dry extract 27.00 gr/L
Production year 13,000 bottles
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Accompanies cold cuts, medium-aged cheeses, soups, and lighter meats.

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Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2016
Gambero Rosso
 
2 red glasses - An excellent wine that has reached the final tasting 2016
Veronelli
 
2 red stars - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2016
Vitae AIS
 
3 vines - An excellent wine 2016
xtraWine
89/100 
2016
James Suckling
91/100 
2015
Wine Spectator
90/100 
2015
Wine Spectator
91/100 
2012
Wine Spectator
91/100 
2011
Robert Parker
90/100 
2010
Vinous
91/100 
2009
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