Producer Profile: Le Calendre
Headed by the 5th generation of the family, Le Calendre is located in the foothills of San Pietro in Cariano, in the heart of Valpolicella Classica. The family is dedicated to preserving the ancient winemaking traditions of the region and caring for the land. The 4 hectares of vineyards are farmed using organic and low intervention methods.
Le Calendre’ refers to an ancient method of recording and forecasting the weather, thereby planning the work to be done in the vineyards and cellar. Based on centuries old traditions passed down to each generation, this heritage is honored in the estate’s name..
Grape: Corvina e Corvinone 60%, Rondinella 30%, Molinara and others 10%
Ageing potential: 2 – 4 years
Serving temperature and food pairing: Serve at room temperature. Wine to drink throughout the meal, suitable for risotto and other typical Italian first course. Excellent with salami and cheese.
Grape: Corvina e Corvinone 60%, Rondinella 30%, Molinara and others 10%
Ageing potential: 6 – 8 years
Serving temperature and food pairing: Room temperature. Pair it with risotto and other typical Venetian first courses as well as red meat and semi-hard cheeses.
Grape: Corvina e Corvinone 70%, Rondinella 25%, Molinara 5%
Ageing potential: 15 – 20 years
Serving temperature and food pairing: Serve at room temperature. Perfect for important gastronomic occasions, suitable for red meat, game, aged spicy cheese. Excellent outside mealtimes as a meditation wine.
Grape: Corvina e Corvinone 70%, Rondinella 25%, Molinara 5%
Ageing potential: 15 – 20 years
Serving temperature and food pairing: Serve at room temperature. Perfect for important gastronomic occasions, suitable for red meat, game, aged spicy cheese. Excellent outside mealtimes as a meditation wine.
Grape: Corvina e Corvinone 70%, Rondinella 25%, Molinara 5%
Ageing potential: 15 – 20 years
Serving temperature and food pairing: Serve at room temperature. Perfect for important gastronomic occasions, suitable for red meat, game, aged spicy cheese. Excellent outside mealtimes as a meditation wine.
