DOC · since 1973
Valpolicella
Wine · PDO · 19 municipalities
Recognised since 1973, the Valpolicella DOC represents the fresh, youthfully expressive foundation of its namesake Veneto territory, spanning 19 municipalities including Fumane and Grezzana. While its heavier siblings like Amarone and Valpolicella Ripasso became legally autonomous denominations in 2010, the base Valpolicella DOC remains distinct as a vino dell'annata requiring no mandatory aging. This light, ruby-to-garnet wine relies on a mandatory core of Corvina Veronese and Corvinone (combined at 45% to 95%) balanced by Rondinella (5% to 30%). Grown under a maximum yield of 12.0 tons per hectare, it delivers a delicate aroma often reminiscent of bitter almonds, finishing with a velvety palate.
Corvina Veronese (Cruina o Corvina) e/o Corvinone 45%11% vol min120 q/ha maxsource ↗
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The facts
- Colour
- red tending to garnet with aging
- Taste
- velvety, full-bodied, sapid, harmonious
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Valpolicella produced?
- Valpolicella is produced in 19 municipalities in Veneto, Italy: Cazzano di Tramigna, Cerro Veronese, Colognola ai Colli, Dolcè and more.
- What grape is Valpolicella made from?
- Valpolicella is made from Corvina Veronese (Cruina o Corvina) e/o Corvinone (min 45%), Rondinella (min 5%), altri vitigni a bacca rossa non aromatici idonei per la provincia di Verona (max 15%, max 10% per singolo vitigno), vitigni autoctoni italiani a bacca rossa idonei per la provincia di Verona.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Valpolicella?
- The minimum alcohol content of Valpolicella is 11% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.