Valpolicella Doc
Valpolicella Doc is produced in an area located to the north of Verona and it is precisely the location of the vineyards that determines the characteristics that distinguish it from the other wines produced in this region. In fact the climate is decidedly harsher than the one influencing the vineyards bordering the Garda lake: it favours a stronger body and a more intense colour, typical of Valpolicella Doc. Virgil was one of the many admirers of this wine but after his period Valpolicella has successfully continued to acquire consent up to the present day. It is a red meal wine also produced in the Recioto della Valpolicella (so called as it is produced from the 'recie' i.e., the "wings" of the bunches), Amarone della Valpolicella and Sparkling Recioto della Valpolicella.
Consumption
Valpolicella Doc goes well with grilled meats, roast or braised poultry baked pasta with meat sauces and mature but not spicy cheeses. It should be served in bordeaux wineglasses at 16-18°C. Amarone della Valpolicella is instead a typical so-called important roast wine to be served in balloon wineglasses at 16-18°C. The Recioto della Valpolicella version is ideal with almond cakes and fruit tarts and should be savoured in medium size goblets at 13-14°C.
Identification
The labeling of Valpolicella Doc
Each label must carry a mention of the Controlled Denomination of Origin besides all the other indications foreseen by law, such as: The determined Region from which the product originates; Denomination of the product composed of the combination of the variety of the vine from which the wine originates and the geographic area in which that variety is cultivated; Nominal volume of the wine; Name or company name of the bottler and its registered address; Number and code of the bottler, which may also appear on the closing system (cork or cap); Name of the Country; Indication of the batch; Ecological indications.
I.D. card
- Type
- Valpolicella Doc is a meal or desert wine also produced in the Recioto della Valpolicella, Amarone della Valpolicella and Sparkling Recioto della Valpolicella versions
- Description
- The controlled denomination of origin Valpolicella wines are obtained from Corvina veronese (40-70%), Rondinella (20- 40%) and Molinara (5-25%) grapes; other grapes from the Rossignola, Negrara trentina, Barbera and Sangiovese vines, alone and jointly, may be used up to a maximum of 15%
- Characteristics
- Upon visual examination Valpolicella Doc presents a ruby red colour of a medium intensity tending towards garnet with ageing. The fragrance is winey, with a pleasing, delicate and characteristic perfume sometimes recalling bitter almonds. The flavour is dry or velvety, full-bodied, bitter, savoury and harmonious. The minimum alcoholic content must be 11°. Amarone della Valpolicella has a rather bright garnet colour, a characteristic and marked fragrance and a full, velvety and warm flavour. The minimum alcoholic content is 14°. Recioto della Valpolicella Doc has a rather bright garnet colour, a characteristic and marked fragrance; the flavour is full, velvety, warm, delicate and sweet. The minimum alcoholic content is 14°
- Area of production
- Includes all or part of the territory of the municipalities of Marano, Fumane, Negrar, S. Ambrogio, San Pietro in Cariano, Dolcè, Verona, San Martino Buon Albergo, Lavagno, Mezzane, Tregnago, Illasi, Colognola ai Colli, Cazzano di Tramigna, Grezzana, Pescantina, Cerro Veronese, San Mauro di Saline and Montecchia di Crosara, all in the province of Verona
- Selling period
- Throughout the year
- Normative references
- The controlled denomination of origin Valpolicella was recognised by Decree of the President of the Republic of 21.08.1968, amended by Decree of the President of the Republic dated 27.12.1990, published in the Official Gazette No. 111 of 14.05.1991
