1999 Tedeschi Valpolicella Capitel Dei Nicalo Classico Superiore DOC

Notes sourced from Enoteca Sileno

Grape Varieties:30% Corvina, 30% Corvinone, 30% Rondinella, 10% Molinara, Rossignola, Oseleta, Negrara, Dindarella
Region:From vineyards around S.Pietro in Cariano in the heart of the classic Valpolicella in the north east region of Veneto.
Vinification: This wine is produced using a traditional Veronese technique of Raisin drying of the grapes. The grapes are placed in wooden crates for about one month losing about 10% in their weight. Naturally this concentrates grape flavour and the colour of the wine. The wine spends two years in oak barrels and a further year in the bottle before release.
Characteristics:It is strong and ruby red in colour with Garnet reflections. The bouquet reveals a mix of Vanilla due to the Slavonic oak. A complex and elegant wine with good body, balanced tannins and fruit character.
Serve:At room temperature
Try it with: An all dinner wine, great with pasta and cheese.