Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC "Figari"
Villa Spinosa · Veneto
Classification
Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC
Variety
Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella
Alcohol
13.5
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Organoleptic Notes
Ruby red with garnet highlights; nose of blackberry and blackcurrant with vanilla and spices; ripe, soft tannins with good acidity and structure.
Winemaking
Vinification
Destemming and soft pressing followed by fermentation in stainless steel at 16–22°C for 12–14 days with pumping over and delestages; malolactic fermentation in autumn
Aging
Aged in steel until January, then 12 months in 500‑L French tonneaux and six months in bottle
Terroir & Vineyard
Location
Figari vineyard in Marano di Valpolicella, 230–275 m altitude
Soil Composition
Calcareous soils from marine deposits
Vine Training
Guyot
Vine Density (vines/ha)
4500
Yield per ha
80–100 quintals/ha
Harvest & Production
Harvest
Handpicked from early to mid‑October
Food Pairings
First coursesSoupsWhite meatsRoasted fishSoft cheese