Marchesi Fumanelli Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC 2018 - Tech Sheet

Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC 2018 from the Squarano Estate produced by Marchesi Fumanelli. Hand harvested from 30-40-year-old pergola and 8-10-year-old guyot-trained vines; refined for 8-10 months in French barriques and a minimum of 3 months in the bottle. Grape blend is 40% Corvina, 40% Corvinone, 20% Rondinella. Tasting notes describe a brilliant ruby red color with aromas of dark cherry and mature forest fruit, a dry velvety palate with hints of bitter almond and soft vanilla and tannins; well-structured with a long finish.

<!-- image --> <!-- image --> ## Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC 2018 ## B A C K G R O U N D The Marchesi Fumanelli family has cultivated grapes and produced wines from their estate for 28 generations, dating back to 1470. They deftly combine traditional and modern techniques to produce authentic expressions of their distinctive terroir. Fumanelli is one of the region's largest and most historic family owned wineries, having 78 acres of exclusively estate grown fruit within the walls of their ancient property, located eight miles from Verona. ## T E R R O I R &amp; V I N T A G E N O T E S The Squarano estate is situated in the heart of Valpolicella Classico, on a gentle hilltop surrounded by vineyards, cherry, and cypress trees. ## WINE M A KI N G &amp; A G I N G Hand harvested and selected from 30-40-year-old pergola and 8-10-year-old guyottrained vines on the Squarano Estate. Manual harvest is carried out around the end of September through mid-October. Renement takes place for 8-10 months in French barriques, followed by a minimum of 3 months in the bottle. ## TA S T I N G N O T E S Brilliant ruby red color, with a pleasant aroma of dark cherry and mature forest fruit. Dry and velvety on the palate, with a hint of bitter almond. Soft presence of sweet vanilla and soft tannins. A well structured wine, with a soft, intense, long and persistent nish. <!-- image --> 750ML <!-- image --> <!-- image --> <!-- image --> <!-- image --> ## ORIGIN Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC, Italy, Italy ## GRA P E VA R I E T I E S 40% Corvina, 40% Corvinone, 20% Rondinella ## S I Z E S 750ml T E C H N I C A L D E T A I L S ABV: 13.5%, Closure: Cork WINE M A KE R Flavio Peroni <!-- image -->