Pieropan - Valpolicella Superiore Ruberpan 2021
Italy
Red
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Drink or Keep
93/100
Falstaff
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92/100
James Suckling
"A Valpolicella Superiore with a great diversity of Italian grape varieties, complex and seductive!"
Head for the hills of Monte Garzon in Cellore di Illasi, where vines grown at an altitude of 500 meters will introduce you to an Italian terroir with a multitude of flavors. A tasty, harmonious appellation to take you on a journey!
Features
Estate
Domaine Pieropan
Cuvée
Ruberpan
Vintage
2021
Designation
Valpolicella Superiore
Region
Italy
Grape varieties
60% Corvina Veronese, 30% Rondinella, Corvinone et Croatina Veronese, 10% de cépages traditionnels de Valpolicella
Terroirs
Val d'Illasi, Cellore d'Illasi hillsides, clay-limestone soils, altitude 350 to 500 meters above sea level, vines planted in 2000
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
12-day vatting at a temperature of 23-24°C with regular pumping over, daily punching of the cap, no malolactic fermentation.
Breeding
24 months in 500L and 2500L barrels, then in bottles
Alcohol content
13,5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense ruby, clear and brilliant
Nose
Rich and concentrated, with scents of black cherries, wild strawberries, dried roses and blackberries, seductive.
Mouth
Elegant and structured, silky tannins, beautiful depth of aromas, flavors in the continuation of the nose expression, complexified by spicy notes on the finish, nice aromatic persistence.
Serve
AT 14-15°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with quail stuffed with morel mushrooms, grilled duck breast, mature cheese...
Pieropan Estate
Valpolicella
Expert opinion
Vinous A. Galloni
Recommended area
James Suckling
Rated wine (guide 2023) 92/100 (Vintage 2020)
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
Falstaff
Rated wine (guide 2023) 93/100 (Vintage 2020)
Customer reviews
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