Speri, Valpolicella Classico Superiore Sant Urbano 2021

Speri, Valpolicella Classico Superiore Sant Urbano 2021From a single hillside vineyard called SantUrbano in the municipality of Fumane, in the Valpolicella Classica area. Manual picking in September October is followed by 25 30 days of drying of the grapes. In November, these are destemmed and pressed and alcoholic and malolactic fermentation takes place in cement tanks. Ageing 24 months in 500l French oak barrels. Maturation in bottle for 6 months. Deep ruby red in colour. A broad and intense nose,

before being bottled in November 2021 as part of its Un-Chillfiltered Collection

hard cheese

gingerbread

and rhubarb as well as flint and graphite

There is no addition of yeasts or bacteria for fermentations

Eschewing traditional notions of classification like crianza and reserva

Understated and elegant wines from Rioja Alta

leisurely lunch

the proportions varying a little with each vintage

This blend looks to have the characteristics of the three grapes

ripe tannins and good length

The palate is fresh and zesty with berry and pomegranate fruit balanced by crisp acidity and an appetizingly dry