In the glass
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
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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.
- 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 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.
- 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
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.