Mazzi Valpolicella Classico Superiore Poiega 2021 750ml

• 65% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 5% Corvinone, 5% Molinara from 2.5 ha total.
• Entirely from the historic Poeiga cru, located 220 m above sea level with loamy-clay soil of alluvial origin that is rich in limestone.
• The grapes are dried for 40 days before fermentation, crushed in mid-November.
• Fermented in stainless steel.
• Aged in used French-oak barriques for 18 months, with another 6 months in the bottle.

• Country: Italy
• Region: Veneto
• Appellation: Valpolicella
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red
• Alcohol by Vol: 15.0%

Varietal

Corvina Blend

Corvina grapes are most commonly associated with the Veneto region of Italy, where they have been grown successfully for centuries, and are a vital component of the region’s viticultural identity. The Corvina varietal is famed around the world for its inclusion in such fine wines as Amarone and Valpolicella, where it is blended with small quantities of other grape varietals to produce wines of exceptional character and balance. The grapes themselves have a naturally high level of acidity, which often results in an aftertaste of bitter almonds. However, this bitterness is quite a sought for feature of this varietal, as it balances beautifully with the sour cherry notes also associated with the grape. Corvina grapes have a wonderfully potential for aging, and this process mellows the bitterness and acids present in the fruit, resulting in soft, complex and highly admired wines.