Tenuta Santa Maria Valpolicella Classico Superiore (2023)

Wine Tasting Notes
The 2023 Valpolicella Classico Superiore is intensely aromatic, with roses, violets and geranium leading into cherry, plum and blueberry. The palate is soft and supple, with a gentle peppery note, silky tannins and crisp acidity that keep it refreshing. Hints of licorice, cedar and sweet spice linger on a dry, layered finish that suits risotto, cured meats and roast poultry.

Winery/Producer Highlights
Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani — Tenuta Santa Maria is the historic estate of the Bertani family in Valpolicella, set around an 18th-century villa in the heart of the Classico zone. Gaetano Bertani, from one of Verona's best-known wine dynasties, revived the estate with a focus on native grapes and traditional methods. Corvina and its local partners are vinified for freshness and floral perfume, with a portion aged in wood for added depth.

Descriptive Words
Floral, Silky, Cherry, Peppery, Fresh