Valpolicella Classico Secondo Marco 2020

The Valpolicella Classico signed by Secondo Marco is a red wine from Veneto with interesting traits. There is indeed a nice combination between the lightness of the profile and the complex soul that is found on the nose and palate, where the drink is fueled by a good sapidity. A bottle that should be savored with care to grasp its different nuances, which transform the traditions of Valpolicella into something more modern and captivating, capable of winking even from an image standpoint, with a label that asserts itself with originality.

The Secondo Marco Valpolicella is born from a blend in which, in addition to Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella, we also find other red grape varieties allowed by the regulations. The bunches are carefully harvested during the manual harvesting phase, and after destemming, the grapes are gently pressed. The must ferments by macerating for about two weeks in contact with the skins. The wine matures for six months in cement tanks, before being transferred into barrels with a capacity of 50 hectoliters, where it remains for another six months to rest. Before being put on the market, there is an additional period of 3 months of refinement spent in glass.

trade, there is an additional period of 3 months of refinement spent in glass.

The red Valpolicella Classico by Secondo Marco presents itself to the eye with a ruby color, characterized by a particular intensity. It is the fruit that first appears on the nose, with notes mainly of cherry, while in the finish the nostrils are surrounded by more spicy touches. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, with a sip characterized by a fresh and savory taste, of good drinkability. A versatile label at the table, where in addition to the classic pairings with white meats and land recipes, one can also experiment with stewed fish, cooked with a tomato base.