Tedeschi Lucchine, Valpolicella DOC Classico, 2020

Lucchine is the Valpolicella Classico produced with grapes selected in the heart of the historic Valpolicella Classica area. It is a fresh and fruity Valpolicella Classico, ideal to enjoy throughout the meal.

Vineyard Notes

Soil: clay and limestone of alluvial origin, with a strong rock structure.

Vine density: 4000 vines per hectare.

Vineyard age: 25 years.

Cultivation: Pergola System.

Pruning: 14/18 buds/plant.

Production: 10000 kg/hectare.

Grape varieties: 25% Corvina, 25% Corvinone, 30% Rondinella, 10% Molinara, 10% Rossignola, Negrara, Dindarella.

Winemaking Technique

Grape harvest: beginning of October.

Crushing and destemming

Alcoholic fermentation and maceration: 8 days/temperature 28° C.

Malolactic fermentation

Clarification and chemical stabilization: in stainless steel.

Bottling and bottle ageing: 2 months.

Description Of The Wine

Color: strong ruby red. Clear and transparent.

Bouquet: fresh and young with notes of cherries and red currant.

Flavour: lively acidity, well balanced with its structure and alcohol content. The after

taste confirms the notes in the bouquet. A young Valpolicella wine, pleasant and elegant.

Suited for ageing: 5 years, even though it is a young and ready-to-enjoy wine.

Combinations: pasta, white meat, light meals in general.

Serve at: 14° C.

Chemical Analysis

Alcohol (% in vol.): 13

Reducing Sugar (g/l): 1,7

Total Acidity (g/l): 5,8

Net Dry Extract (g/l): 29,7

Total Phenols (mg/l): 1600