{"product_id":"torre-del-falasco-valpolicella","title":"Torre del Falasco Valpolicella","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes Torre del Falasco Valpolicella\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnticingly smooth Italian red wine. Not too heavy, but with structure. Youthful, with an emphasis on fruit: plums, cherries, and almond blossom. Delicious served slightly chilled, allowing its lively character to shine through. Subtle tannins and a delightful finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its somewhat lighter character, this Valpolicella from Falasco is lovely to chill. Pairs well with: salami, mild cheeses, olives, and toast with pâté. Ideal as an aperitif or on a terrace. It's versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapevines are planted in rich soil where grapes have been cultivated for decades. This old and rich soil allows the plants to draw more than enough nutrients from the subsoil. This is also very important during the very hot summers. Because the vineyards for this Valpolicella are located at a higher altitude, there is still sufficient cooling, preventing the ripening of the grapes from happening too quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the bunches have reached the correct ripeness, the winemaker will give the signal for the annual harvest. The bunches are carefully harvested and then rigorously selected before pressing takes place. After vinification, the wine matures for several months in the cellars of Cantina Valpantena for more depth and body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Valpantena, a valley northeast of Verona, has long been known as a wine-growing region. It lies in the heart of \u003ca style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; max-width: 100%\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/veneto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eVeneto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, one of Italy's most important wine-producing regions. Cantina Valpantena has been active here since 1958 and has grown into a major force, i.e., a cooperative of 270 producers with 600 hectares of vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eValpantena's operations extend across the well-known trio of appellations from the Verona area: Soave, Bardolino, and Valpolicella, with the latter considered a specialty. From this appellation, very interesting Amarone and Ripasso wines are made, among others. Cantine de Valpantena, responsible for the wines of \u003ca style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; max-width: 100%\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/torre-del-falasco\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eTorre del Falasco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e are known for their good price-quality ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDid you know? The name of the Torre del Falasco series comes from the bandit Falasco who roamed the valley around 1600 and hid in the hamlet of Stallavena.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Torre del Falasco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58944347111749,"sku":"28292","price":8.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/1183\/2133\/files\/d7c573741447aa62d3239eb31b5048f4768d0909.jpg?v=1787299590","url":"https:\/\/vechtstreekwijnen.nl\/en\/products\/torre-del-falasco-valpolicella","provider":"Vechtstreek Wijnen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}