{"title":"Le Salette","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"le-salette-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-pergole-vece-riserva-2018","title":"Le Salette Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Pergole Vece Riserva 2018","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLe Salette Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Pergole Vece Riserva is a \u003cstrong\u003estructured and elegant red\u003c\/strong\u003e, a faithful expression of the renowned Venetian denomination. Its sensory profile opens with aromas of dark, firm cherries, enriched by an intense balsamic component reminiscent of liquorice, eucalyptus, and dried rosemary. On the palate, the \u003cstrong\u003epowerful yet silky tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e blend with notes of coffee and ginger, creating a perfect balance that invites long ageing. This wine is at its best when paired with \u003cstrong\u003eroast meats and mature cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e such as Parmigiano, and also proves ideal as a meditation wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe origin of this wine lies in the historic area of Amarone della Valpolicella Classico. It is crafted from a skilful blend of Corvina, Corvinone, Oseleta, and Rondinella, varieties cultivated using the traditional \u003cstrong\u003epergola system\u003c\/strong\u003e. The grapes are meticulously selected from the estate’s finest vineyards located between Fumane and Sant’Ambrogio, including \u003cstrong\u003eprestigious crus\u003c\/strong\u003e such as Conca d’Oro and Monte Masua. This careful selection allows Le Salette to obtain raw material with a \u003cstrong\u003edeep aromatic concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e, essential for defining the complex character and structure that distinguish the Riserva type.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process begins with the manual harvesting of the best bunches, which are then subjected to a \u003cstrong\u003enatural drying process in the fruit loft\u003c\/strong\u003e for about five months. During this phase, natural ventilation causes the grapes to lose half their weight, ensuring a significant increase in sugar concentration. Subsequently, vinification is completed with at least thirty months of ageing in \u003cstrong\u003ewooden barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by further resting before release. This rigorous process builds a solid sensory architecture, giving the wine an exceptional \u003cstrong\u003ecapacity for evolution\u003c\/strong\u003e over time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1800, the Le Salette winery celebrates its tradition with the \u003cstrong\u003ePergole Vece Riserva\u003c\/strong\u003e, created from hand-picked grapes from the finest crus of Valpolicella. The natural drying process lasting five months concentrates the aromas and sugars, preparing the wine for a 30-month ageing in barriques, which imparts extraordinary elegance. 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Made from a blend of Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella, it displays a deep and complex profile thanks to the drying of the grapes. On the nose, it reveals notes of leather, resin, dried plum and raisin, enhanced by hints of tobacco and liquorice. On the palate, it is \u003cstrong\u003eelegant and silky\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering sensations of black cherry coulis and dried blueberry. The structure is supported by soft tannins and delicate hints of rosemary, with a \u003cstrong\u003elong and persistent finish\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is the ideal pairing for \u003cstrong\u003egame dishes and mature cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown in the La Marega cru, located on the \u003cstrong\u003ehills of Fumane\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the historic heart of Amarone della Valpolicella Classico. The vineyards cover around twenty-two hectares and are managed according to the principles of \u003cstrong\u003eorganic and sustainable agriculture\u003c\/strong\u003e, using pergola and Guyot training systems. In this corner of Veneto, the Le Salette winery has been cultivating vines since the 1800s with an environmentally respectful approach. The hilly nature of the land gives the grapes a pronounced \u003cstrong\u003earomatic intensity\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring the structure and tannic texture needed for the subsequent and prolonged maturation in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with the \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e of the best bunches between the end of September and mid-October. This is followed by a \u003cstrong\u003enatural drying\u003c\/strong\u003e of four months in the drying room under controlled conditions, which halves the weight of the grapes and concentrates their aromas. The wine then rests for about thirty months, maturing mainly in \u003cstrong\u003eSlavonian oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e and the remainder in barriques. The process concludes with eight months of bottle ageing, giving the wine a harmonious balance. It is recommended to taste it after about an hour of decanting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1800, the Le Salette winery cultivates the vineyards of Fumane, the cradle of \u003cstrong\u003eValpolicella Classica\u003c\/strong\u003e, according to the principles of organic farming. Under the guidance of oenologists Franco and Cesare Scamperle, La Marega is born from a meticulous \u003cstrong\u003enatural drying\u003c\/strong\u003e process lasting four months, essential for best concentrating the fruit's aromas. 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