In the glass
Aroma: cherry, dried violet, earthiness, tobacco, light mineral herb
Palate: sour cherry, dried herbs, mineral earth, tobacco, pepper
Valentina Cubi's organic Valpolicella Superiore shows the freshness of high-altitude Fumane fruit with earthy mineral character from organic farming; a genuinely characterful everyday Valpolicella with better-than-average expressiveness.
What it pairs with
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Pasta e fagioli with smoked pancetta
The wine's tart cherry and earthy mineral character beautifully complement the smoky starchy soup. -
Chicken al mattone with thyme
Pressed roast chicken with herbs pairs well with the wine's dried herb and cherry register.
How to serve Valentina Cubi 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 e fagioli with smoked pancetta, Chicken al mattone with thyme. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Valentina Cubi's Valpolicella Classico Superiore is the estate's everyday organic offering from the Fumane hillside, made without additives or chemicals in the vineyard.
- 1997 — First Valentina Cubi Valpolicella Classico Superiore release
Facts
- Producer
- Valentina Cubi
- Grapes
- Corvina (60%), Corvinone (25%), Rondinella (10%), Oseleta (5%)
- Classification
- Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC
- Oak
- Aged 12 months in large Slavonian oak; organic viticulture
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €15-22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1997
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Valentina Cubi Valpolicella Classico Superiore
What does Valentina Cubi Valpolicella Classico Superiore taste like?
On the nose, cherry, dried violet, earthiness, tobacco, light mineral herb. On the palate, sour cherry, dried herbs, mineral earth, tobacco, pepper. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Valentina Cubi's organic Valpolicella Superiore shows the freshness of high-altitude Fumane fruit with earthy mineral character from organic farming; a genuinely characterful everyday Valpolicella with better-than-average expressiveness.
When should I drink Valentina Cubi Valpolicella Classico Superiore?
Drink 2-7 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Valentina Cubi Valpolicella Classico Superiore?
Pasta e fagioli with smoked pancetta is the canonical pairing; Chicken al mattone with thyme is the other strong match. The wine's tart cherry and earthy mineral character beautifully complement the smoky starchy soup.
What grapes are in Valentina Cubi Valpolicella Classico Superiore?
The blend is Corvina (60%), Corvinone (25%), Rondinella (10%), Oseleta (5%). The wine is classified as Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC.