Your stay in Verona Easy with the delicious Valpolicella DOC
The origins of Valpolicella DOC
Today we talk about a typical wine of the beautiful city of Verona: the Valpolicella DOC.
According to tradition, the name originates from the Latin word "Vallis polis cellae", meaning "valley with many cellars", which testifies to the ancient wine-growing culture of the Roman period.
Valpolicella wine comes from a blend of different grape varieties, of which the main ones are Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and Molinara.
Produced in 19 municipalities in the north of Verona, it changes its name depending on the place of production: Valpolicella Classico if it comes from the areas of Negrar, Marano, Fumane, Sant'Ambrogio and San Pietro di Cariano; Valpolicella Valpantena if produced in the specific Veronese valley.
The fresh grapes, from which this fine wine derives, are harvested following a careful selection - in the vineyard - of the bunches destined for the drying phase for the production of Amarone and Recioto.
The refinement - or the aging in the bottle - takes place in a short time, just like its fermentation.
Valpolicella is a light, ruby-red wine with an alcohol content between 12 and 13 degrees. Pleasant and almost almond on the nose, it has a velvety and dry taste.
It is really excellent within two or three years of bottling and consumption is recommended within 5.
Valpolicella red wine has collected and collected - to date - a great success all over the world and, after the awards obtained at Mundus Vini, during the last Decanter World Wine Awards (the most prestigious international wine competition) has been awarded with prizes and medals!
The types of Valpolicella DOC
Valpolicella wine can also be of Superior quality or Ripasso.
The Valpolicella Superiore comes from selected grapes, with an aging in barrels of minimum one year.
Characterized by a dry taste and a scent of vanilla, Valpolicella Superiore requires a consumption gradation above 12 degrees.
The Valpolicella Ripasso, however, is enriched by a second fermentation (about a week) through contact with the marc of Recioto or Amarone, which gives this second type of Valpolicella a body and a particular flavor.
Tastings and visits to the winery in Valpolicella
Among the numerous wineries opened in Verona, more than three hundred are present in the Valpolicella area.
Some are configured as huge industrial complexes, where millions of bottles are produced every year with famous brands all over the world, others are located within beautiful Venetian villas.
A large number of wineries in Valpolicella give the opportunity to make visits and tastings.
Since each company has different methods and opening hours, it is advisable to book to spend pleasant days in the vineyards, learn about the production process of the cellars and, at the end of the visit, enjoy the tastings offered.
What goes best with Valpolicella DOC
The Valpolicella DOC goes perfectly with many dishes: from salami to pasta dishes (especially Pasta e Fasoi), soups and risottos.
It is also very suitable for the main courses of white meats and traditional ones, such as - for example - the tasty Boiled with Pearà.
And, to conclude, this delicious wine is also suitable to accompany both dried desserts and fruit pies.
Verona Easy Apartments tips
Just a few steps from the Verona Easy Apartments, you can enjoy Valpolicella wine paired with delicious dishes.
Where?
At Trattoria Altra Colonna, a traditional Veronese tavern open every day, you will find a warm and cheerful atmosphere.
Check the availability of our apartments and book now to enjoy one of the best wines in the world and enjoy the comforts that Verona Easy Apartments has reserved for you!