Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 2 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs6 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

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: cherry, dried violet, tobacco, light cedar, dried herb

Palate: morello cherry, dried herbs, tobacco, light mineral, sweet spice

Santa Sofia's Classico Superiore is a reliable, food-friendly, accessible Valpolicella from the historic Pedemonte estate with cherry-tobacco character and good acidity.

What it pairs with

  • Pasta al pomodoro con basilico
    The wine's cherry acidity and light tannin complement simple tomato-basil pasta perfectly.
  • Grilled chicken with herbs
    Medium tannins and dried herb notes work well with simple herb-grilled poultry.

How to serve Santa Sofia Valpolicella Classico Superiore

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Pasta al pomodoro con basilico, Grilled chicken with herbs. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Santa Sofia's Valpolicella Classico Superiore represents the estate's historic role as one of the Classico zone's accessible producers, offering easy-drinking Corvina-dominant reds from the Pedemonte terroir.

  1. 1965: Santa Sofia Valpolicella Classico Superiore commercial production begins

Facts

Producer
Santa Sofia · visiting guide
Grapes
Corvina (65%), Rondinella (25%), Corvinone (10%)
Classification
Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC
Oak
Aged 12 months in large Slavonian oak casks
ABV
13.0%
Price
€12-18 at retail
Drinking window
2-6 from vintage
First vintage
1965

Frequently asked about Santa Sofia Valpolicella Classico Superiore

What does Santa Sofia Valpolicella Classico Superiore taste like?

On the nose, cherry, dried violet, tobacco, light cedar, dried herb. On the palate, morello cherry, dried herbs, tobacco, light mineral, sweet spice. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Santa Sofia's Classico Superiore is a reliable, food-friendly, accessible Valpolicella from the historic Pedemonte estate with cherry-tobacco character and good acidity.

When should I drink Santa Sofia 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 Santa Sofia Valpolicella Classico Superiore?

Pasta al pomodoro con basilico is the canonical pairing; Grilled chicken with herbs is the other strong match. The wine's cherry acidity and light tannin complement simple tomato-basil pasta perfectly.

What grapes are in Santa Sofia Valpolicella Classico Superiore?

The blend is Corvina (65%), Rondinella (25%), Corvinone (10%). The wine is classified as Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC.

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