Valpolicella 'Duca Fedele' Massimago 2025

The Valpolicella ‘Duca Fedele’ represents a soft and juicy expression of the Valpolicella territory, crafted by the organic estate Massimago. This winery in the province of Verona is located in Mezzane di Sotto, in the eastern area of Valpolicella, where the owner Camilla Rossi-Chauvenet continues the family winemaking tradition, which has reached its fourth generation with her. The estate's name derives from the Latin “maximum agium”, a term that originated from the fact that the area was known for its beauty and natural water sources since Roman times.

The Valpolicella ‘Duca Fedele’ from Massimago consists of a blend of the traditional grape varieties Corvina Veronese (65%), Corvinone (25%), and Rondinella (10%), grown under certified organic conditions in vineyards characterized by a southwest exposure. After the harvest, the grapes undergo red winemaking through alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks and a brief maceration on the skins. The subsequent maturation period, which lasts for 6 months, also takes place in steel and the wine is finally bottled and marketed after a further brief period of resting in glass.

‘Duca Fedele’ Massimago Valpolicella has a vibrant ruby red color. On the nose, it reveals crisp notes of red cherry, berries, rose petals, and aromatic herbs, enriched by hints of white pepper and pleasant vegetal notes. On the palate, it is fresh and dynamic, very fragrant and easy to drink, with a fine tannic structure accompanying the juicy fruity finish. The producer himself recommends pairing the Valpolicella ‘Duca Fedele’ with a meat tartare or with aged cheeses like Monte Veronese, a delicious cheese made from cow's milk produced in the northern part of the province of Verona.