Bolla – Valpolicella DOC
| Winery: | Bolla |
| Category: | Italian Red Wine |
| Type: | Corvina |
| Region: | Veneto |
| Grapes: | 60% Corvina, 30% Rondinella, & 10% Molinara. |
| Vinification: | Hand-harvested indigenous grapes are crushed and fermented in temperature-controlled small stainless-steel tanks for about one week to maintain fresh fruit character and natural, soft tannins. Malolactic fermentation follows, which increases the wine’s complexity and the wine is then aged in a mix of Slavonian, French, and American oak for 2 months. |
| Color: | Garnet red. |
| Bouquet: | Complex aromas of black pepper and cedar, with hints of raspberries, licorice, and walnuts. |
| Palate: | This dry full-bodied wine has a rich palate with black cherry flavors, followed by a pleasant finish. |
| Pairing: | Pairs well with a wide selection of dishes such as beef, pasta, veal, barbecue, and poultry. |
| Serving Temp: | 60° – 65°F |
About the Veneto Region:
Location: Northern Italy, Eastern
Notable Reds: Corvina, Lagrein, Merlot, Molinara, Pinot Noir, Rondinella, Schiava, and Lagrein
Notable Whites: Chardonnay, Friulano, Garganega, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Prosecco, and Sauvignon Blanc
The winemaking history of the Veneto has been strongly influenced by the history of the regions that were important stops along the Mediterranean spice route from the Byzantine Empire to the trading center of Venice.
The region is bordered by the Alps to the north separating it from Austria. Slovenia borders the region on the east and the Italian region of Veneto forms the western border and part of the southern border with the Adriatic Sea. The northern half is very mountainous and gives way to flatter terrain and plains on the way to the sea. The climate is distinguished with very warm days and chilly nights that help maintain a balance in the grape between acidity and sugar levels and allows the grapes a long, slow growing season.