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.

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
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

Tags

corvina corvinone dry high acid medium body medium tannin medium term mood easygoing mood rustic occasion aperitivo occasion weeknight old world pairs with pasta red sauce pairs with pizza pairs with poultry price everyday rondinella still red value pick
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