2023 Ca La Bionda Valpolicella Classico DOCG. Veneto, Italy

GRAPE VARIETIES70 % Corvina, 20% Corvinone, 10% Rondinella and Molinara.REGION OF ORIGINThe historically classic zone of the Valpolicella.SOILThe soil is mainly calcareous-loamy, tuff, with a good presence of skeleton (stones, rocks). This type of soil gives the wines great freshness and elegance, essential characteristics for long-lived wines.VINEYARDSThe vineyards are located in a hilly position, at a variable altitude ranging from 150 to 300 meters above sea level, with East, South-East exposure.VINTAGEVintage generally begins during the last ten days of August and continues through to the end of September.FERMENTATION AND AGEINGThis Valpolicella is fermented in stainless steel tanks at a maximum temperature of 25 C. Skin contact following fermentation lasts for seven days after which the wine ages for a further five months.