Bottega - Valpolicella Classico Doc | Italian Red Wine

Valpolicella is a land devoted to growing vines since ancient times: its name “vallis polis cellae” actually means “the valley of many cellars”. Indigenous vines like Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella and Molinara, are used to produce important and unique red wines, like Valpolicella Classico, Valpolicella Classico Superiore, Ripasso and Amarone.

Valpolicella is a beautiful hilly land located in Veneto region (Northern Italy). It is only a few kilometers north of Verona, between Valdadige, Lessinia and the Veronese plain, at a short distance from Lake Garda. It differs from the surrounding areas for its particular morphological structure, characterized by longitudinal valleys, which facilitate the passage of strong southern winds. The area is protected by the Pre-Alps of Lessinia, hence the climate is similar to the Mediterranean one, as shown by the presence of olive and cypress trees.

The soil is made of limestone-dolomitic formations, with a good skeleton, which confers the wine freshness, elegance and longevity. The indication "Classico", added to DOC "Valpolicella", is a privilege excellent and renowned winemaking tradition; this area includes the towns of Saint Ambrogio di Valpolicella, Fumane, San Pietro in Cariano, Marano and Negrar.