Trabucchi d'illasi Valpolicella Superiore Terra del Cereolo 2014 MAGNUM

Trabucchi d'Illasi Valpolicella Superiore “Terra del Cereolo” 2014 is an elegant and characterful red wine from the Valpolicella district of Veneto , Northern Italy – an area known for its classic wines made from local grape varieties. The Trabucchi family is one of the region's most respected producers and has worked organically for decades with a strong focus on sustainability and terroir.

Grape varieties

The wine is made from a traditional Valpolicella blend consisting of Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Molinara , grown on Trabucchi's own slopes around Illasi.

Vinification and aging

After harvest, the grapes undergo gentle fermentation and the wine is then aged in oak barrels for up to 24 months , providing structure, depth and complexity. The result is a Valpolicella Superiore that balances freshness with ripe fruit and elegant barrel notes.

Fragrance

The nose is complex and inviting , with notes of ripe cherries, plums and dried cranberries, finely integrated with notes of spices, cedar, cocoa and a touch of vanilla. A slight mineral undertone testifies to the wine's terroir from the calcareous soils of the Illasi Valley.

Taste

In the mouth the wine is full-bodied but refined , with silky tannins and a nice balance between fruit and acidity. The palate offers ripe red fruits, dried fruit, liquorice, a touch of pepper and a touch of chocolate. The finish is long, harmonious and slightly spicy – ​​a hallmark of well-aged Valpolicella wines.

Food match

This wine is perfect with grilled beef, lamb, game, hearty pasta dishes or mature cheeses. It also has enough finesse to be enjoyed on its own as a meditation wine.

Producer and philosophy

Trabucchi d'Illasi is an organically certified winery that has been working since the 1990s on the principle of minimal intervention in both the field and the cellar. Their wines are characterized by purity, balance and respect for nature .

Facts

• Producer: Trabucchi d'Illasi

• Region: Veneto, Italy

• Year: 2014

• Grape varieties: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara

• Alcohol content: 15.5 %

• Aging: 24 months in oak barrels

• Certification: Organic

A mature and elegant Valpolicella Superiore that shows how refined and harmonious this type of wine can be when it comes from a producer with deep respect for both nature and tradition.