Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 10 to 30 years from vintage.
vintage10 yrs30 yrs32 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-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dried cherry, tobacco, dark chocolate, dried herbs, cedar, orange peel

Palate: dried plum, tobacco leaf, cedar, espresso, dried herbs, iron minerality

Pergole Vece is from Le Salette's century-old pergola-trained Corvina vines at 450m elevation in Fumane, producing an Amarone of particular freshness and aromatic complexity; high altitude preserves acidity while old vines add concentration.

What it pairs with

  • Braised beef short rib with polenta
    Firm tannins and concentration of dried fruit embrace the long-braised collagen richness.
  • Aged Monte Veronese d'Allevo Stravecchio
    The sharpest, most aged Veronese mountain cheese provides salt and fat contrast to the wine.

How to serve Le Salette Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Pergole Vece

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 12-14°C. Cellar temperature (12-14°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour) , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Braised beef short rib with polenta, Aged Monte Veronese d'Allevo Stravecchio. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Franco Scamperle established Le Salette in 1986 and identified the old pergola-trained Corvina vines on the high Fumane hillside as exceptional material. Pergole Vece (old pergolas) references these century-old training systems and is one of the most altitude-expressive Amarone in the Classico zone.

  1. 1991: First Pergole Vece single-vineyard Amarone Classico release

Facts

Producer
Le Salette · visiting guide
Grapes
Corvina (70%), Corvinone (20%), Rondinella (10%)
Classification
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
Oak
Aged 3 years in large Slavonian oak casks
ABV
16.0%
Price
€80-140 at retail
Drinking window
10-30 from vintage
First vintage
1991

Frequently asked about Le Salette Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Pergole Vece

What does Le Salette Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Pergole Vece taste like?

On the nose, dried cherry, tobacco, dark chocolate, dried herbs, cedar. On the palate, dried plum, tobacco leaf, cedar, espresso, dried herbs. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Pergole Vece is from Le Salette's century-old pergola-trained Corvina vines at 450m elevation in Fumane, producing an Amarone of particular freshness and aromatic complexity; high altitude preserves acidity while old vines add concentration.

When should I drink Le Salette Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Pergole Vece?

Drink 10-30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Le Salette Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Pergole Vece?

Braised beef short rib with polenta is the canonical pairing; Aged Monte Veronese d'Allevo Stravecchio is the other strong match. Firm tannins and concentration of dried fruit embrace the long-braised collagen richness.

What grapes are in Le Salette Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Pergole Vece?

The blend is Corvina (70%), Corvinone (20%), Rondinella (10%). The wine is classified as Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG.

Tags

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