Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 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

Light-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Palate: fresh fruit

The estate calls it a fresh, fruity, food-friendly wine, a blend of the indigenous grapes that reflects the terroir it takes its name from.

What it pairs with

  • Pasta with grilled vegetables
    The producer lists pasta with vegetables, where a light red keeps its place.
  • Smoked trout
    Le Salette recommends smoked fish; the low tannin lets the smoke through.
  • Cold roast pork
    Fresh fruit and light body suit meat served cool.

History

Le Salette takes its name from the sanctuary above Fumane, and the base Valpolicella is drawn from the Scamperle family's twenty hectares across Fumane, Sant'Ambrogio and San Pietro in Cariano, trained on pergola and Guyot.

Facts

Producer
Le Salette · visiting guide
Grapes
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Croatina, Molinara
Classification
Valpolicella Classico DOC
Oak
A short ageing in stainless steel tanks, no wood
ABV
12.5%
Price
€11-17 at retail
Drinking window
1-4 from vintage

Frequently asked about Le Salette Valpolicella Classico

What does Le Salette Valpolicella Classico taste like?

The estate describes a fresh, fruity, food-friendly wine made from a blend of its indigenous grapes, reflecting the terroir it takes its name from. It is 12.5 percent alcohol and served at 16 degrees Celsius.

What grapes are in Le Salette Valpolicella Classico?

Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Croatina and Molinara, grown in the Valpolicella Classica zone on pergola and Guyot training.

What food pairs with Le Salette Valpolicella Classico?

The producer calls it very versatile and suggests pasta with vegetables, meat, and smoked fish such as trout or salmon.

Tags

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