Amarone della Valpolicella Docg
Verona, Amaroone. Amazing Stories.
Region
Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto.
Vineyard
Vineyard in località "Canova", between 200 and 250 meters above sea level.
Calcareous soil. Fully south exposed.
Organically managed.
Grapes
Corvina Veronese 60 %, Corvinone Veronese 20%, Rondinella 15%, Oseleta 5%. Manual selection and harvest.
Drying Process
Withering from mid-September for 100 days with natural weight
decline of 60%. Scrupulous care and control of the integrity and health of the bunch in
the drying loft.
Vinification
Soft pressing of the grapes in December/January, followed by 30-days of fermentation with controlled temperature and maceration.
Aging
100% of the wine is refined for 36 months in 30hl Slavonia oak barrels, then 12 months in the bottle.
Sensorial notes
Intense ruby red colour with violet edge.
Warm, spicy, powerful bouquet with intense aromas of cherry, bitter almond and vanilla.
Full, rich, velvety flavour.
Analysis
Alcohol 15,5% Vol.
Total Acidity totale 5,9 g/l.
Residual Sugar 7,2 g/l.
Dry Extract 33 g/l.
Food pairings
Traditionally served with game, braised, meats and fully matured cheeses.
It should be opened one hour before meals. Recommended drinking temperature 17-18 °C.
Bottle
Ancient glass Bordolese Spalla Alta "Anni 50", 700 gr.
Capacity cl 75.
Box of 6 bottles horizontally positioned.
Available also:
Magnum size. Capacity cl 150.
Wooden box, singular bottle.
