Valpolicella Superiore 'Capitel Nicalò' Tedeschi 2023
De Valpolicella Superiore “Capitel Nical” is een rode wijn die aromatische rijkdom combineert met balans, elegantie en frisheid. Het is gemaakt van druiven uit de regio die een maand in kisten zijn gedroogd en wordt 12 maanden in eikenhouten vaten gerijpt. Het verspreidt complexe aroma's van bosvruchten, peper, vanille en ondergroei en biedt een zachte, minerale, frisse en aangename slok
The Valpolicella Superiore “Capitel Nicalò” is a classic red from Valpolicella, a traditional expression of the indigenous grapes from the Verona area and the splendid hilly territory of this historic Venetian denomination. A medium-bodied wine, elegant and aromatically intense, that presents aromas of ripe red fruit, berries, and delicate spicy notes. Harmonious and balanced, it has a pleasantly soft and fresh sip, making it particularly versatile for food pairings.
The “Capitel Nicalò” Valpolicella Superiore comes from the vineyards of the Tedeschi estate, a historic reality of Valpolicella, with lands in the most vocated areas of the territory: San Pietro in Cariano, Fumane, Sant’Ambrogio, Mezzane di Sotto, and Pedemonte. The vineyards are cultivated on ancient morainic soils, with red earth rich in limestone and clay and a planting density of 5500 plants per hectare. After the harvest, the best bunches undergo a short drying process lasting about a month, allowing the grapes to lose about 10% of their weight, concentrating the aromas and sugars. The alcoholic fermentation takes place in steel with a maceration on the skins of about two weeks. The wine rests for 12/18 months in Slavonian oak barrels and concludes the aging period with 6 months in bottle.
The wine “Capitel Nicalò” is a Valpolicella Superiore of particular intensity and aromatic richness. The slight drying of the grapes and the long aging in wood make it a wine with a complex and deep profile. In the glass, it presents itself with a ruby color. The bouquet expresses aromas of cherry, ripe red fruit, small berries, hints of vanilla, and spices. On the palate, it has a good structure with a fine tannic texture well integrated into the body and concludes with a fresh and persistent finish.