{"product_id":"roccolo-grassi-valpolicella-superiore-doc-2017","title":"Roccolo Grassi Valpolicella Superiore DOC 2017","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrom Roccolo Grassi in Italy’s Valpolicella zone of Veneto, the Valpolicella Superiore 2017 is a refined Corvina-dominated blend (typically including Corvinone, Rondinella, and Croatina) sourced from dedicated vineyard sections on volcanic and calcareous soils that impart concentration and minerality. Hand-harvested grapes from the warm 2017 vintage undergo partial appassimento (around 30% dried for 20 days) for added depth without excess sweetness, fermentation in stainless steel, and 20 months' aging in large oak casks and barriques (20% new) to balance power and freshness. This ambitious expression from Marco Sartori yields a deep ruby wine with remarkable complexity and aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e A sleeping giant that slowly awakens with dark herbal-tinged plums, cracked ashen stone, incense, and dried flowers, turning silky-verging-on-velvety with stimulating acidity enlivening ripe mineral-inflected red and black fruits, violet florals, and hints of salted licorice on a youthfully structured finish. Spicy tobacco, white pepper, graphite, coffee, cherry, and small red berries add further layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards and Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2017 Valpolicella Superiore earned 94 points from Vinous (Eric Guido) for its sleeping giant character and extra fruit dimension from the warm vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing and Cellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve at 16-18°C with 45-60 minutes of decanting to unfold aromas. Ideal with grilled meats, mushroom risotto, or aged cheeses. Enjoy now through 2035, gaining more savory depth over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 14.5% ABV \u003cbr\u003eResidual Sugar: \u0026lt;2 g\/L \u003cbr\u003eClosure: Cork\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kerry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47793186472107,"sku":"MSD131-17","price":285.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3023\/7867\/files\/roccolo_grassi_valpolicella_superiore_doc_2017.jpg?v=1789202418","url":"https:\/\/www.regiswine.com.hk\/products\/roccolo-grassi-valpolicella-superiore-doc-2017","provider":"Regis Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}