Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
CHARACTERISTICS |
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Production Area |
Veneto |
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Varietal |
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella |
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Wine Making & Aging |
Fully ripe, loosely berried grapes are hand-picked into small boxes and dried for 1.5–2 months in a ventilated space, concentrating their components through water evaporation and natural microbiological processes. After gentle destemming, the berries undergo a long fermentation in steel tanks at temperatures below 22°C, with over 30 days of maceration until residual sugar is nearly zero. The wine then ages for at least 24 months in French oak barriques and tonneaux (first and second use), with a portion matured in red clay amphorae to enhance fruity and floral notes. After bottling, it rests for another 24 months. |
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Analytical Data |
Alcohol 16% vol. |
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Tasting Notes |
Presents itself in a dark ruby red with bright rims. The bouquet is complex with notes of prunes, sour cerries, mushrooms, walnuts, dark chocolate and balsamic notes. At the palate it is mineral and yet full bodied and powerful, with lively but soft tannins. The taste of dried grapes is very inviting and yet dedicate without bearing down on the wine. Much taste with a long, clear finish. |
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Serving |
With its rich, complex flavors of dark fruit and subtle spice, Amarone della Valpolicella is perfect with hearty dishes like braised beef, roasted lamb, or aged Parmesan. It also shines alongside rich stews or grilled steaks. |
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Vintage |
2019 |
