Amarone della Valpolicella Docg
The biggest mistake. The most famous Valpolicella's wine was born from a banal error, a forgotten fermentation. It was the beginning of an amazing history.
Region
Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto.
Vineyards
Selected hillside wineyards, between 200 and 250 above sea level, located in the Valpolicella area, planted in calcareous soils .
Grapes
Corvina Veronese 60 %, Corvinone Veronese 20%, Rondinella 15%, Oseleta 5%. Bunches are hand picked.
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.
Ageing
100% of the wine is refined for 36 months in 30hl Slavonia oak barrels, then 12 months in the bottle.
Tasting 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 15,0% Vol.
Total Acidity totale 5,9 g/l.
Residual Sugar 7,2 g/l.
Dry Extract 33 g/l.
Food suggestions
Traditionally served with game, braised, meats and fully matured cheeses. Generally considered a wine for meditation, it is great after-dinner. It should be opened one hour before meals. Recommended drinking temperature 17-18 °C.
Bottle
BottleBordolese Arno 600 gr. Antique glass. cl 75
Box of 6. Bottles horizontally.
Available magnum size cl 150. Wooden box, singular bottle.
