- Blend of 60% Corvina, 25% Corvinone, 10% Rondinella, and 5% Oseleta
- “Le Mattoline” translates to “little crazy birds”
- Organic vineyards located at 400 – 600 meters above sea level
- The soil is calcareous clay along with outcroppings of volcanic stones
- Hand harvested at the end of September, and part of which is then dried for 3-4 weeks
- The wine is aged in large Slavonian oak casks for two years before resting in stainless steel for an additional year prior to being bottled unfiltered
- 800 cases were produced of the 2013
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2013
Country:
Italy
Region:
Veneto
Appellation:
Amarone
Variety:
Corvina
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-GIN-25-13 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2022-04-15
"The 2013 Valpolicella Superiore Le Mattoline seduces with a heady display of maraschino cherries, sweet autumnal spices and dusty dried roses. While silky and finessed, there are depths of red berry fruits and chalky mineral tones, all enlivened by brisk acids. This leaves peppery violet florals and hints of raspberry while tapering off incredibly long. Le Mattoline is a serious step up from your average Valpolicella, and it has gotten even better since the last time I tasted it."
Wine Spectator
Score
91
Date
2018-10-31
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2018
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2023-04-13
"Maraschino cherry liqueur doused with fennel, black licorice strap, hedgerow and sandalwood. The small portion of dried fruit imparts density, without overwhelming the sense of compression and freshness. This is an excellent, impactful wine of remarkable levity, despite the obvious weight. A long, sumptuous finish, not dissimilar to a heady Pinot. This is very persuasive and thoroughly impressive. The sort of Valpo, bright, crunchy and translucent, that I love to drink. Drink or hold."
2018
Wine Spectator
Score
91
Date
2023-07-26
"Decant this bright, expressive red to allow an up-front note of ashy smoke to better meld and underscore ripe, juicy cherry, dried raspberry, loamy earth, bay leaf and eucalyptus flavors. Reveals fine, yet taut and chalky, tannins on the spiced finish. Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Oseleta. Best from 2025 through 2030."