Valpolicella Classico Superiore 'Montegradella' Sartori 2021
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Valpolicella Classico Superiore 'Montegradella' Sartori 2021

The Valpolicella Classico Superiore "Montegradella" of the Sartori winery is a Veneto red wine with good structure and vehemence. It is made from a blend of Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella and Croatina and is matured for 18 to 24 months in both oak and concrete barrels. The colour is an intense ruby red and the fragrances released bring to mind ripe fruit, spices and bitter almonds. The taste is fruity, vinous, full, warm, enveloping and with a finish of good taste persistence

14,50 
Awards
90James Suckling
89Veronelli
2Gambero Rosso

Features

Denomination

Valpolicella DOC

Vines

Corvina Veronese 45%, Corvinone 30%, Rondinella 20%, Croatina 5%

Tipologia

Region

Alcohol content

13.5 %

Format

75 cl Bottle

Vinification

Alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks followed by malolactic fermentation in cement or wood

Aging

18-24 months in both cement and large oak barrels

Filosofia produttiva

Organic

Additional Notes

Contains sulfites

VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO SUPERIORE 'MONTEGRADELLA' SARTORI 2021 DESCRIPTION

Sartori's Valpolicella Classico Superiore "Montegradella" is the label that best represents the traditions of the Verona area. It is the oldest and most representative red wine, made from native red grape varieties historically cultivated in this beautiful hilly area. Partial ageing in wood allows the wine to evolve perfectly, always keeping the varietal characteristics of the vines in the foreground. Due to its smoothness and fragrance, it is a red wine particularly suitable for pairing with pasta with meat sauce, baked pasta, poultry, roasted white meats and small game on a spit.

Montegradella is a Valpolicella Classico Superiore wine produced by one of the most important and representative wineries in the Verona area. The Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella and Croatina grapes come from the Montegradella vineyards, which are cultivated in the Classic Valpolicella area, on highly suitable calcareous-clayey soils. The sunny hillside exposure and the mild, consistently breezy climate allow for the harvest of perfectly ripe and healthy grapes. The best bunches are fermented at a controlled temperature, with a maceration period on the skins of about ten days and a 10-20% bleeding of the must to increase concentration and aromatic richness. The wine is aged for 18-24 months in concrete tanks and large oak barrels and completes its ageing period with 4 months in the bottle.

Sartori's Valpolicella Classico Superiore "Montegradella" red wine is the true symbol of the region's tradition of producing fruity wines that are extremely pleasant to drink. In the glass, it has a beautiful bright and brilliant ruby red colour. The bouquet offers aromas of small red berries, cherry, currant, morello cherry and raspberry, with delicate hints of spice, floral notes and fresh almond. The palate is agile and smooth, characterised by ripe, juicy fruit, leading to a harmonious finish with a pleasant freshness and subtle spicy notes.

Colour

Intense ruby red

Scent

Intense, broad, complex fruity notes alternating with hints of spice and bitter almonds

Taste

Full, warm, soft, enveloping and slightly spicy

Temperature
18°-20°C
When to drink
Wine good to drink now, but that can have a beautiful evolution after resting for a while in your cellar
Glass
Large goblet
Perfect for red wines with good structure and intensity, which need oxygenation to open up and develop their intense and complex aromas
Longevity
You can easily cellar it for 2-3 years
GuideYearScoreQuote
James Suckling202090 / 100Outstanding Wine
Veronelli202089 / 100Very Good Wine
Gambero Rosso20202 / 3High Level Wine

Sartori

Foundation Year1898
Vineyard hectares204
WinemakerMarco dell'Eva, Franco Bernabei
AddressVia G. Campostrini, 24/b - 37029 Pedemonte (VR)
Sartori

Perfect to drink with

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Roasted and Grilled Meat

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Red Meat Stew

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Pasta Bolognese

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Risotto with Mushroom

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Risotto with Meat