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  • A bottle of Valpolicella Classico wine by Corte Odorico with a bush of rosemary in the background
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Corte Odorico

Corte Odorico Classico

Corte Odorico Classico

Red wine · Cuvée · dry

10,95 €
10,95 €
€14,60/L
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Content
Vintage

Origin: Italy, Veneto

Appelation: Valpolicella Classico DOC

Grapes: Corvina, Corvinone, and Molinara

Alcohol: 13.0 % · Bottle size: 750 l

Tresmundi rating
4.5/5
Body
Light Bold
Acidity
Soft Acidic
Sweetness
Sweet Dry
Tannins
Smooth Tannic

This Valpolicella Classico is a fresh, elegant interpretation of the appellation that we discovered in the autumn of 2025, crafted to emphasize drinkability and balance. Light on its feet yet expressive, it delivers bright fruit and gentle structure.

Served slightly cooler than usual, it paired beautifully with a freshly baked pizza from a nearby pizzeria. 

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This wine reflects a deliberate stylistic choice by Corte Odorico to reinterpret Valpolicella Classico through a fresher, lighter lens. While remaining faithful to the territory, the focus is on elegance, lively acidity and aromatic clarity rather than extraction or power.

The blend showcases the expressive fruit of Corvina and Rondinella, complemented by the structure of Corvinone. A small proportion of dried grapes adds subtle depth, while preserving a dynamic, refreshing character. The result is a Valpolicella that feels authentic, modern and especially enjoyable when served slightly cool.

Bright ruby-red colour opening for small red berries, pomegranate and delicate floral notes. On the palate, it is fresh, lively and dynamic, driven by a pleasant acidity and a subtle savory edge that enhances drinkability. The finish is clean, balanced and refreshing, making it particularly enjoyable in warmer seasons.

Pairing: Perfect with pasta dishes, roast chicken, lamb, red meat, and a wide range of cheeses; also excellent slightly chilled during summer. Served slightly cooler, it goes fantastic with a pizza.

Corte Odorico is the result of a family story that began in 1968, when Odorico Begalli became the owner of the vineyards he had previously worked as a sharecropper, between Pedemonte and Cengia, in the municipality of San Pietro in Cariano, in the heart of Valpolicella Classica. What started as a deep respect for the land soon turned into a lifelong passion for viticulture, a passion Odorico naturally passed on to his son Daniele.

While father and son worked side by side in the vineyards, Daniele began experimenting with winemaking in the 1980s, driven by curiosity and a desire to give voice to their grapes. In 1994, he built the family’s rustic farmhouse — not only a beloved home, but also the heart of the winery, complete with cellar, tasting room, and a traditional fruttaio for grape drying.

In 2009, the third generation joined the estate, giving birth to the name Corte Odorico, chosen as a tribute to Odorico himself — viticulturist, father, and grandfather, and the true cornerstone of the family. Harvest remains strictly manual, just as it was done in the past, with the involvement of the entire family. The best grape clusters are selected for a three-month appassimento, concentrating flavor and structure for the estate’s most emblematic wines: Amarone, Ripasso, and Recioto.

Today, the winery reflects a quiet balance between tradition and evolution: Daniele’s experience rooted in the land, and the fresh perspective brought by his son Nicodemo, trained in oenology. What unites them is a shared respect for Valpolicella and a commitment to wines that remain honest expressions of place and family.

Ingredients (allergens in bold): Natural ingredients : Grapes · Preservatives and antioxidants : Sulphites

Nutritional values Per 100 ml
Energy 300 kJ / 72 kcal
Fat 0.0 g
···of which saturates 0.0 g
Carbohydrates 2.0 g
··· of which sugars 2.0 g
Dietary fibers 0.0 g
Protein 0.0 g
Salt 0.0 g

Legal Information
Product designation Red wine
Type/Color Red wine
Alcohol content 13.0 % vol
Country of origin Italy
Region Veneto
Appelation Valpolicella Classico DOC
Classification Denomination of Controlled Origin (DOC)
Net quantity 750 ml
Contains sulphites Yes
Allergens See tab above containing Ingredients, nutrition & allergens
Use & storage instructions Store in a cool, dark place at a constant temperature of 13–18 °C
Producer & Importer
Producer Azienda Agricola Corte Odorico di Begalli Daniele; Via Don Fasoli 23, 37029, 37029, San Pietro in Cariano, Italy
Contact corte.odorico@gmail.com
Responsible food business operator (Importer) Tresmundi GmbH, Schwanenblumenplatz 18, 22119, Hamburg
Vineyard & Production Details
Grape varieties Corvina · Corvinone · Molinara
Terroir
Production method

The grapes are harvested by hand and vinified starting from fresh fruit. After fermentation, a second fermentation is triggered using approximately 15% dried grapes, followed by an extended maceration on the skins lasting around 25 days to gently extract colour, aroma and fine tannins.

Ageing takes place in large oak barrels for about six months, allowing the wine to soften without masking its fruit profile. The wine is then refined in bottle for more than three months before release, achieving balance and harmony while retaining freshness.
Notices
Label notice Nutritional values and packaging may vary. For accurate information, please refer to the product description
Legal notice Not for sale to persons under 18. Drink responsibly.

Our own encounter with Corte Odorico happened by chance. On our way to Puglia in the autumn of 2025, we were looking for a simple overnight stop in Valpolicella — halfway between Hamburg and Ostuni. Having already discovered San Pietro in Cariano the year before, Elena came across this small, family-run winery offering hospitality right among the vineyards, in the historic Classico zone.

Arriving late in the evening, we opened a bottle of their Valpolicella Classico — and were immediately struck by its juiciness, freshness, and pure fruit expression. The following morning, although we didn’t manage to meet Malvina in person, we tasted more of the wines, which quietly confirmed what we had felt the night before. A few bottles travelled with us to Ostuni, followed by another visit on our way back home — and the beginning of a collaboration shaped not by strategy, but by shared values.

As Malvina later wrote to us:

“We are still very small, so you could proudly say you are our only retailers in Germany. That would truly make me happy, because collaborations born out of genuine pleasure are the ones we want. By choice, we have not entered large or medium import markets.”

Corte Odorico remains a winery defined by authenticity, family, and place — and for us, a reminder that the most meaningful partnerships often begin unexpectedly, over a friendly chat and a simple glass of wine.

The grapes are harvested by hand and vinified starting from fresh fruit. After fermentation, a second fermentation is triggered using approximately 15% dried grapes, followed by an extended maceration on the skins lasting around 25 days to gently extract colour, aroma and fine tannins.

Ageing takes place in large oak barrels for about six months, allowing the wine to soften without masking its fruit profile. The wine is then refined in bottle for more than three months before release, achieving balance and harmony while retaining freshness.

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