Valpolicella Classico Superiore "El Casotto" DOC Spada
| Sommelier score | 91/100 | 2023 |
| Winery | Spada |
| Denomination | Valpolicella Classico Superiore Doc |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Grapes | 50% Corvina, 30% Corvinone e 20% Rondinella |
| Alcohol content | 14,00% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | VR 3677 |
| Winery headquarter | Spada - San Pietro In Cariano (VR) - Via Villa Girardi, 26 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Roast meat, wild game, Meat stewed, Hard cheese, Tagliatelle with mushrooms, Pasta with meat sauce, Cold cuts and salami |
| Region | Venetian (Italy) |
| Style | Medium-bodied and fragrant |
| Wine list | Valpolicella Classico Superiore |
The Spada Winery enriches its line of prestigious wines with this refined label capable of enclosing all the essence of local tradition. A wine of character, compact and at the same time harmonious. Result of the conscientious vinification in blend of grapes for 50% of Corvina, 20% of Corvinone, 25% of Rondinella, and 5% of Oseleta-Croatina. The origin of the grapes falls within the business areas, in the municipal territory of Verona. The fermentation requires that the grapes, selected after about thirty days of drying in a box, are placed in the follators to ferment at a controlled temperature of 22-24, after the malolactic fermentation takes place. After This wine is added in equal parts to the fresh Valpolicella to create the "El Casotto" which will be aged for at least 12 months in oak barrels. The aging of the wine then continues in the bottle, to complete this superior of excellence.
Features of this Valpolicella Classico Superiore
The wine has an intense ruby red color. The nose is broad and intriguing, rich in red fruits, intense. The taste has great structure and hints of marasca cherry, blackberry, violet and light sweet spice.
Recommended pairings tasting this label of Spada Winery
A wine of the Venetian tradition that beautifully accompanies the roast veal and pork that are ideal for the consumption of this wine. Even grilled meats can enhance the body and nuances of Valpolicella Superiore, which is also excellent in combination with game. Matured cheeses. The optimal serving temperature is 16ºC in a large glass that promotes oxygenation.
