In the glass
Aroma: cherry, dried violet, mountain herb, iron mineral, tobacco
Palate: sour cherry, iron mineral, dried herbs, tobacco, light cedar
Viviani's Classico Superiore from the high Mazzano ridge shows the altitude freshness that characterises all the estate's wines: iron mineral, tart cherry and mountain herbs in a lean, food-loving medium-red.
What it pairs with
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Sopressa Vicentina with bread
The wine's tart cherry acidity and herbal character cut through the fat of the regional salami. -
Pasta con funghi di bosco
Wild mushroom pasta and the wine's mineral-herb character are a classic mountain pairing.
How to serve Viviani 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. Sopressa Vicentina with bread, Pasta con funghi di bosco. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Viviani's estate Valpolicella Classico Superiore was established as the accessible tier from the Mazzano high-altitude plots, demonstrating that freshness and mineral precision extend to the lighter wine in the range.
- 1995 — First Viviani Valpolicella Classico Superiore release
Facts
- Producer
- Viviani
- Grapes
- Corvina (70%), Rondinella (20%), Molinara (10%)
- Classification
- Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC
- Oak
- Aged 12 months in large Slavonian oak; high-altitude Mazzano terroir
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €18-28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
Frequently asked about Viviani Valpolicella Classico Superiore
What does Viviani Valpolicella Classico Superiore taste like?
On the nose, cherry, dried violet, mountain herb, iron mineral, tobacco. On the palate, sour cherry, iron mineral, dried herbs, tobacco, light cedar. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Viviani's Classico Superiore from the high Mazzano ridge shows the altitude freshness that characterises all the estate's wines: iron mineral, tart cherry and mountain herbs in a lean, food-loving medium-red.
When should I drink Viviani Valpolicella Classico Superiore?
Drink 3-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Viviani Valpolicella Classico Superiore?
Sopressa Vicentina with bread is the canonical pairing; Pasta con funghi di bosco is the other strong match. The wine's tart cherry acidity and herbal character cut through the fat of the regional salami.
What grapes are in Viviani Valpolicella Classico Superiore?
The blend is Corvina (70%), Rondinella (20%), Molinara (10%). The wine is classified as Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC.