Valpolicella DOC Superiore “Rocolo” 2019
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Still in the cellar from Piccoli
Falstaff 93
Critic scores for the 2019 vintage
Bottle: 750ml
Vintage: 2019
Alcohol: 14,5%
Grapes: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Molinara
Ageing: First in French oak barrels of varying sizes for three years, followed by additional refinement in stainless steel tanks. And then a minimum of six months of bottle aging.
Aromas: An intricate bouquet combining floral and woody scents, enriched with berry nuances, eucalyptus whispers, and a smoky, balsamic undertone.
Named after the old hunting tower on the hill above the vines. Refined and gentle, and a lovely introduction to the estate.
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- Now to 2027
Our wine bar and wine shop in Venice
In San Polo since 2013. This wine over the last 12 months
- 4bottles taken home from our shop
- 4bottles shipped to our customers
- 1 to 3 bottles
- 4 to 6 bottles
- 7 to 12 bottles
Vintage 2019
Stars from the Consorzio Tutela Vini Valpolicella, for Amarone della Valpolicella
An excellent year. A cold, wet spring, then a hot summer and a harvest right on time.
A cold, wet spring and a hot summer, with a harvest close to the average date.
After a warm, dry March, April and May were the coldest and wettest in 30 years. The summer was very hot, with heat waves at the end of June, peaking at 38°C, and at the end of July, plus some local hail. The spring rain carried the vines through a dry June. Veraison came late, ending in the last week of August; then good swings between day and night brought sound ripening and picking from mid September, a week later than in 2018. A quiet year for vine disease.
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Valpolicella Doc Superiore “Rocolo” by Piccoli
Discover the refined taste of Piccoli’s Valpolicella DOC Superiore “Rocolo,” a wine inspired by the historical hunting tower it’s named after. Capturing the essence of panoramic views and rich history in each bottle, this exclusive wine is produced in a limited run of 8,000 bottles, making it a prized addition for any wine enthusiast.
Characteristics:
Type: Distinctively dry red wine.
Grape Variety: A carefully curated mix of Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Molinara, each grape handpicked from Piccoli’s vineyards.
Harvesting Method: Manually harvested in late September to ensure peak maturity.
Terroir: Cultivated in mineral-rich calcareous and tuffaceous soil, contributing to its unique flavor profile.
Vinification Process:The winemaking process begins with a rigorous selection of the finest grape bunches, which undergo a traditional 30-day drying process in fruttaio rooms. Fermentation takes place over 20 days in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 20°C, with frequent delestage to extract the fullest flavor and tannins from the skins and seeds.
Aging Mastery: This wine undergoes a meticulous aging process, first in French oak barrels of varying sizes for three years, followed by additional refinement in stainless steel tanks. It reaches its zenith after a minimum of six months of bottle aging.
Sensory Journey:
- Color: Vibrant ruby red with alluring purple highlights.
- Aroma: An intricate bouquet combining floral and woody scents, enriched with berry nuances, eucalyptus whispers, and a smoky, balsamic undertone.
- Palate: Silky and well-balanced, delivering a fruit-driven experience of cherry and raspberry notes entwined with a delicate hint of vanilla. The finish is lively, enduring, and elegantly poised.
Serving Temperature: Ideal at 18°C.
Culinary Pairings: Perfectly suited to pair with robust dishes such as red meats, game, hard cheeses, and classic Veronese dishes like risotto all’Amarone and stracotto di asino.
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Japan
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Taiwan
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Rest of the European Union
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Veronica and Alice oversee a hillside estate their family has tended for more than sixty years, applying a “zero‑centimetre” philosophy, every decision begins with the soil beneath their feet. Each bunch is clipped by hand; the best are laid in small crates on the loft’s open floor, where mountain air slowly dries the grapes for Amarone and Recioto.
The cellar itself is an old tuff quarry carved into rock. Its natural insulation keeps temperature and humidity steady, so fermentation can proceed cool and clean in stainless‑steel tanks, never above 20 °C. Gravity moves must and skins gently, preserving the grapes’ own aromas. After a brief rest in steel, wines mature in medium and large French oak for anywhere from one to ten years, gaining depth through slow micro‑oxygenation.
Above the quarry a green roof of vines crowns the structure, uniting vineyard and winery and reducing environmental impact. Guided by the example of their parents, Daniela and Tiziano, the sisters craft Valpolicella wines that honour local varieties, the limestone‑rich slopes, and a tradition of patience that begins long before harvest and ends only when a bottle is opened.
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