In the glass
Aroma: cherry, dried violet, tobacco, light cedar, herb
Palate: sour cherry, tobacco, dried herbs, light cedar, mineral freshness
The Nicolis estate Classico Superiore offers an honest, traditional Valpolicella from the Villa Girardi hillside; cherry-tobacco character with the freshness typical of a classic-zone Corvina aged gently in large casks.
What it pairs with
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Pasta al ragu bolognese
High acidity and medium tannins are a canonical match for Northern Italian meat ragu. -
Baked chicken with thyme and garlic
Light herb-driven preparation matches the wine's tobacco-herb character perfectly.
How to serve Nicolis 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. Pasta al ragu bolognese, Baked chicken with thyme and garlic. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Nicolis has been producing Valpolicella Classico Superiore from the Villa Girardi estate since the 1970s alongside Amarone, offering an accessible tier that demonstrates the freshness of the family's Classico-zone fruit.
- 1970 — First Nicolis Valpolicella Classico Superiore commercial release
Facts
- Producer
- Nicolis Angelo e Figli
- Grapes
- Corvina (65%), Corvinone (25%), Rondinella (5%), Molinara (5%)
- Classification
- Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC
- Oak
- Aged 12 months in large Slavonian oak casks
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €14-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1970
Frequently asked about Nicolis Valpolicella Classico Superiore
What does Nicolis Valpolicella Classico Superiore taste like?
On the nose, cherry, dried violet, tobacco, light cedar, herb. On the palate, sour cherry, tobacco, dried herbs, light cedar, mineral freshness. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. The Nicolis estate Classico Superiore offers an honest, traditional Valpolicella from the Villa Girardi hillside; cherry-tobacco character with the freshness typical of a classic-zone Corvina aged gently in large casks.
When should I drink Nicolis Valpolicella Classico Superiore?
Drink 2-6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Nicolis Valpolicella Classico Superiore?
Pasta al ragu bolognese is the canonical pairing; Baked chicken with thyme and garlic is the other strong match. High acidity and medium tannins are a canonical match for Northern Italian meat ragu.
What grapes are in Nicolis Valpolicella Classico Superiore?
The blend is Corvina (65%), Corvinone (25%), Rondinella (5%), Molinara (5%). The wine is classified as Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC.