Valpolicella Superiore DOC “Galante” 2017
€36.00
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Bottle: 750ml
Vintage: 2017
Alcohol: 14%
Grapes: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
Ageing: 12 months in French oak barrels after partial appassimento (10–15% weight loss).
Aromas: Ripe red fruit, floral notes and minerality, with hints of graphite, cocoa, dried plum, black pepper and licorice. Juicy, vibrant and balanced with fresh acidity and a long, clean finish.
- Drink
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Our wine bar and wine shop in Venice
In San Polo since 2013. This wine over the last 12 months
- 76glasses poured at our bar
- 3bottles taken home from our shop
- 2bottles shipped to our customers
About 6 glasses a month.
- 1 to 3 bottles
- 4 to 6 bottles
- 7 to 12 bottles
Vintage 2017
Stars from the Consorzio Tutela Vini Valpolicella, for Amarone della Valpolicella
A very good year. Hot and dry, with an early harvest of sweet, deeply coloured grapes.
A hot, dry year with an early harvest and grapes rich in sugar and colour.
Little rain fell from the winter onward. Late frost in April damaged a small area near San Martino Buon Albergo. June to August were hot, at times with drought and some sunburn in mid June. Hail in late August and early September, mostly in Valpantena and the east, hurt quality rather than quantity. Corvina was picked in the first week of September, about ten days earlier than in 2016, with high sugar, low malic acid and very good colour potential. The heat kept most diseases away.
Valpolicella Superiore DOC “Galante” 2017 by Trabucchi d’Illasi
The Valpolicella Superiore “Galante” 2017 by Trabucchi d’Illasi is a refined and structured expression of Valpolicella, combining freshness with depth through a carefully managed partial appassimento.
Produced from Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella grown in the hills of Illasi at around 220 meters above sea level, the grapes are hand-harvested and undergo a short drying period of 10 to 15 days, losing about 10 to 15% of their weight. This step concentrates aromas and structure while preserving balance and drinkability.
Fermentation takes place in stainless steel at controlled temperatures for about two to three weeks, followed by aging for 12 months in French oak barrels. This process gives the wine both clarity and subtle complexity without overpowering its natural fruit profile.
In the glass, it shows a deep and bright ruby red color. The nose is rich and layered, with ripe red fruit at the forefront, followed by more refined notes of flowers and minerality, along with hints of graphite, cocoa, dried plum, black pepper, and licorice.
On the palate, the wine is vibrant and well-structured, with a juicy core of fruit supported by fresh acidity and fine, integrated tannins. The texture is smooth yet energetic, leading to a long, clean and aromatic finish.
This is a Valpolicella Superiore that balances approachability with complexity, offering both immediate pleasure and the ability to evolve over time.
Why it matters
- Partial appassimento adds depth without heaviness
- Organic farming and careful grape selection
- Balanced style combining freshness, structure, and elegance
When to drink
Ready to enjoy now, with potential for further development over the coming years.
Pairing
Red meats, pasta with ragù, mushrooms, and medium-aged cheeses.
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Rest of the European Union
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Das Weingut wurde 1925 gegründet und erstreckt sich über die Gebiete von Valpolicella und Soave am Monte Tenda. Für Giuseppe Trabucchi, der überzeugt ist, dass Wein die Geschichte seines Ursprungsortes im Illasi-Tal erzählen muss, stehen Boden, Klima und Lage im Mittelpunkt. Der moränische, steinige Untergrund sorgt für eine hervorragende Drainage, während die Brisen aus den Hügeln gesunde Reben fördern und beim Trocknen der Trauben helfen.
Die Weinberge liegen in verstreuten Parzellen rund um das Tal und die Villa, wobei jede Lage ihre eigenen, besonderen Qualitäten beiträgt. Der Anbau erfolgt im Guyot-System, komplett ohne Herbizide, und im Frühjahr wird organisch gedüngt. Seit 1993 ist das Weingut bio-zertifiziert. Die Anlage verbindet eine moderne Struktur mit einem architektonisch bemerkenswerten Gesamtkonzept über drei Gebäude: eines stammt aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, eines aus den 1990er Jahren und ein unterirdischer Anbau aus dem Jahr 2003, der durch einen Tunnel mit dem historischen Keller verbunden ist.
Die Trauben werden auf Gestellen in gut belüfteten Räumen getrocknet, um Schimmelbildung zu vermeiden. Die daraus gewonnenen Weine reifen zunächst in Barriques und anschließend in großen Eichenfässern. Der Amarone della Valpolicella ist ein Herzstück des Sortiments: Er entsteht durch eine verlängerte Trocknung der Trauben und eine langsame Gärung, die konzentrierte Aromen hervorbringt. Im gesamten Portfolio finden sich Rotweine mit intensiver Farbe und ausgeprägter Frucht, abgerundet durch ein elegantes Profil, das den Charakter des Illasi-Tals widerspiegelt.
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