Zyme Reverie Valpolicella Doc 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Zyme
Label Name:
 
Reverie Valpolicella Doc
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Valpolicella, Veneto
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Corvina 30%, Corvinone 20%, Rondinella 40%, Molinara 5%, Oseleta 5%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff 92 pts (2024); James Suckling 91/100 (2022), 90/100 (2023); Decanter 89/100 & Bronze (2023); Vitae 3 Viti; Bibenda 4 Grappoli; Vinetia 3 Rosoni

Tasting Note
Bright ruby; red cherry, marasca and redcurrant, floral violet notes, subtle pepper and earth undertones. Fresh acidity, fine silky tannins, medium body and a saline, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled white meats, salumi/cold cuts, soft cheeses, pasta with tomato sauce, pizza. Asian: pork gyoza, char siu, yakitori, ramen, teriyaki chicken.

Production Method
Fermented and aged exclusively in stainless steel to preserve primary fruit characters; traditional red vinification, 4–6 months on lees, no oak ageing.

Vineyard Info
Zýmē (winemaker Celestino Gaspari) is a Valpolicella estate with modern cellars carved from a medieval quarry; ~30 hectares, noted for Valpolicella and Amarone wines.