Cantina Valpantena Torre del Falasco, `Tesauro` Recioto della Valpolicella
Vintage: 2017
| Vintage | Product Code | Format | Closure | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | TE301F17 | 6 x 50 | Natural Cork | Sold Out |
Producer
Run by Luca Degani since 1995, the Cantina Valpantena is now one of Italy’s best co-operatives, with 650 hectares of vineyards that produce excellent quality fruit. Matt Thomson (of Blank Canvas in New Zealand) makes some of the Alpha Zeta wines here and has worked closely with the Cantina since 1999, and with head winemaker Michele Peroni since 2013
Known as the ‘valley of gods’ to the ancient Greeks, the Valpantena is well known for its quality red wines, due partly to the limestone soils, but also because of the cool breeze that blows down the valley from the foothills of the Dolomites.
Torre del Falasco
The Torre del Falasco wines are the standard bearers of this co-operative. The Garganega displays floral and citrus aromas with a rich mineral palate and lifted lemon zest on the finish. Their Valpolicella illustrates why the Valpantena Valley has always been regarded as at least as good as the Classico zone. The Ripasso is a fuller and riper style than Alpha Zeta, as is their Amarone. The `Tesauro` Recioto della Valpolicella is elegant and well-structured, displaying delicate aromas of blackberry jam and spicy hints.
Pergolino
The two Pergolino wines are also made at the Cantina di Valpantena. They offer excellent value for money. The white is made from Garganega, Chardonnay and Trebbiano, while the red is mainly Corvina with Rondinella and Molinara to complete the blend.
Vineyards
The grapes for the Recioto are grown on the steeply terraced hillside vineyards belonging to the co-op, where soils are chalky and poor. The cultivation method is Guyot.The wine is a blend of two different varieties.
Vintage
The 2017 vintage was characterised by a cold winter with abundant rainfall followed by a period of frost at the end of April which delayed flowering. Despite the return to sunnier conditions during the summer, this proved to be a relatively challenging vintage, with reduced yields. However, the grapes that were harvested proved to be of good quality.
Vinification
Once picked, the grapes dried for at least four months in the Valpantena drying centre where temperature and humidity are controlled to ensure slow, even drying. During this period, the grapes lost 40% in weight. After drying, the grapes were fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks at between 18-22°C with maceration for 12 days. Once fermentation was complete, the wine matured in stainless barrels for 2 years and after transferred in concretes for final filtration and bottling.
Tasting Notes & Technical Details
Intense ruby red colour, with delicate aromas of blackberry jam and spicy hints on the nose. This wine is very elegant and well-structured on the palate.
Alcohol (ABV)
13%
Acidity
5.8 g/l
Residual Sugar
100 g/l
Other wines from this producer
Producer | Wine | Product Code | Features | Style | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantina Valpantena Torre del Falasco | `Torre del Falasco` Corvina | FA501 | R | ||
| `Torre del Falasco` Garganega | FA502 | W | |||
| `Torre del Falasco` Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso | FA504 | R | |||
| `Torre del Falasco` Valpolicella | FA506 | R |