Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: fine fruit

Palate: elegant soft weight

Intense ruby red, fruity and fine on the nose, elegant and soft in the mouth, built from grapes given a short and sometimes partial drying and in some vintages blended with fresh must.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled beef
    The estate says it goes above all with red meats.
  • Roast lamb
    The wine's soft weight suits roast meats.
  • Mature cheese
    A fine, elegant Superiore holds up to a firm paste.

History

Siora is Begali's Superiore, made from grapes given a short and sometimes partial appassimento in the fruttaio before pressing, and in some vintages combined with the crush of fresh grapes.

Facts

Producer
Begali · visiting guide
Grapes
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
Classification
Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC
Oak
An appropriate period in the cellar and then in bottle, from a short and sometimes partial drying in the fruttaio
ABV
14.0%
Price
€16-24 at retail
Drinking window
2-10 from vintage

Frequently asked about Begali Siora Valpolicella Classico Superiore

How is Begali Siora made?

The estate says the grapes can undergo a short and sometimes partial drying in the fruttaio before being pressed, and in some vintages the must is combined with that of fresh grapes.

What does Begali Siora taste like?

The estate reports an intense ruby red colour, a fruity and fine scent, and an elegant, soft flavour, at 14 to 14.5 percent alcohol.

What food pairs with Begali Siora?

Begali says it goes well with many dishes and above all with red meats.

Tags

corvina corvinone dry full body medium acid medium tannin medium term mood elegant mood savoury occasion dinner party occasion winter old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat price trade up rondinella still red

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