Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 3 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs15 yrs17 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

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: spice, balsamic notes, mint

Palate: dry persistence, fresh close

From white marl and flint at 400 to 500 metres: ruby, with spice, balsamic notes and mint on the nose, and a dry, persistent palate that finishes fresh, with what the estate calls great elegance and finesse.

What it pairs with

  • Tagliolini with butter and sage
    The estate says the wine accompanies dishes elegantly without overwhelming their flavour, and names first courses.
  • Poached chicken
    Monte Dall'Ora recommends white meats for this bottling.
  • Fresh sheep cheese
    The balsamic and mint register suits a light paste better than a heavy one.

History

San Giorgio Alto comes from the San Giorgio hill in Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella at 400 to 500 metres, on limestone and white marl with flint sediments facing south-west, trained to Trentina pergola and Guyot. Annual production is 5,000 bottles plus 200 magnums.

Facts

Producer
Monte Dall'Ora · visiting guide
Grapes
Corvina (50%), Corvinone (20%), Rondinella (20%)
Classification
Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC
Oak
Twelve months in 25hl oak casks and a minimum of thirty-six months in bottle
Price
€28-40 at retail
Drinking window
3-15 from vintage
Biodynamic
Biodynamic Practicing
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Monte Dall'Ora San Giorgio Alto Valpolicella Classico Superiore

Where is Monte Dall'Ora San Giorgio Alto grown?

On the San Giorgio hill in the comune of Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella at 400 to 500 metres, on limestone and white marl with flint sediments, facing south-west.

What does San Giorgio Alto taste like?

The estate reports a ruby red colour with scents of spice, balsamic and minty notes, and a palate that is dry, persistent and fresh in the finish, with great elegance and finesse and the promise of good longevity.

How long is San Giorgio Alto aged?

Twelve months in 25 hectolitre oak casks and a minimum of thirty-six months in bottle.

Tags

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