Superiore
⏳ Drinking Window
2019 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-cooked beef ragu with fresh pasta, roasted leg of lamb infused with herbs, and aged cheeses such as Pecorino or Monte Veronese.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Tedeschi family has been crafting wines in the heart of Valpolicella since 1630, embodying the deep-rooted winemaking traditions of the Veneto region. Their Valpolicella Superiore is a testament to this heritage, sourced from hillside vineyards where morainic, limestone-rich soils impart a distinct mineral complexity. The wine is crafted from a classic blend of indigenous grapes, predominantly Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella. To achieve the 'Superiore' designation, the grapes are carefully selected and the wine undergoes patient aging in Slavonian oak casks. This process yields a red wine of remarkable structure, elegance, and aromatic complexity, characterized by notes of dark cherry, wild berries, and subtle spices, reflecting the family's commitment to expressing the authentic character of their historic terroir.
🍾 About the Producer
Tracing its viticultural heritage back to 1630, Agricola Fratelli Tedeschi is a cornerstone of the Valpolicella Classica region. Based in Pedemonte, the estate is directed by siblings Antonietta, Sabrina, and winemaker Riccardo Tedeschi, who carry forward a multi-generational legacy refined by their father Lorenzo. Lorenzo pioneered single-vineyard bottlings in Valpolicella in the 1960s with the legendary Capitel Monte Olmi. The Tedeschi vineyards—spanning prominent crus including Monte Olmi, La Fabriseria, and Maternigo—occupy terraced limestone, marl, and calcareous clay soils ranging from 130 to over 400 meters in elevation. Employing precise micro-zonation and certified sustainable practices through Equalitas and Biodiversity Friend, Tedeschi champions indigenous Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella alongside historic varieties like Oseleta. Winemaking centers on measured, climate-controlled appassimento, extended fermentations, and disciplined aging in large Slavonian oak casks. The resulting Amarone della Valpolicella and Valpolicella Superiore wines are internationally acclaimed for their crystalline aromatic purity, structural tension, and age-worthy elegance.
🍇 Grapes
Corvina (45-95%), Corvinone, Rondinella