In the glass
Aroma: cherry, dried violet, mineral herb, light tobacco, fresh earthiness
Palate: sour cherry, dried herbs, mineral, tobacco, light spice
Le Salette's Classico Superiore benefits from the high-altitude Fumane terroir that gives freshness and floral lift to the Corvina base; an elegant, food-friendly expression of the appellation.
What it pairs with
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Risotto with Lugana radicchio and Taleggio
The wine's cherry fruit and high acidity balance the bitter radicchio and melting Taleggio. -
Grilled pork with rosemary
Rosemary-scented pork pairs naturally with the wine's dried herb and cherry register.
How to serve Le Salette Valpolicella Classico Superiore
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Risotto with Lugana radicchio and Taleggio, Grilled pork with rosemary. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Le Salette's Valpolicella Classico Superiore is the estate's everyday expression from the high-altitude Fumane hillside vineyards, emphasising the freshness and floral character of high-elevation Corvina.
- 1990 — First Le Salette Valpolicella Classico Superiore release
Facts
- Producer
- Le Salette
- Grapes
- Corvina (70%), Corvinone (20%), Rondinella (10%)
- Classification
- Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC
- Oak
- Aged 12 months in large Slavonian oak; high-altitude vineyards in Fumane
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €16-24 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Le Salette Valpolicella Classico Superiore
What does Le Salette Valpolicella Classico Superiore taste like?
On the nose, cherry, dried violet, mineral herb, light tobacco, fresh earthiness. On the palate, sour cherry, dried herbs, mineral, tobacco, light spice. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Le Salette's Classico Superiore benefits from the high-altitude Fumane terroir that gives freshness and floral lift to the Corvina base; an elegant, food-friendly expression of the appellation.
When should I drink Le Salette Valpolicella Classico Superiore?
Drink 3-8 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 Valpolicella Classico Superiore?
Risotto with Lugana radicchio and Taleggio is the canonical pairing; Grilled pork with rosemary is the other strong match. The wine's cherry fruit and high acidity balance the bitter radicchio and melting Taleggio.
What grapes are in Le Salette Valpolicella Classico Superiore?
The blend is Corvina (70%), Corvinone (20%), Rondinella (10%). The wine is classified as Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC.