Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico

REGION

Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto.

VINEYARDS

Selected hillside vineyards, in Marano di Valpolicella valley, planted in calcareous soil at 200-350 mt o.s.l.

GRAPES

Corvina Veronese and Corvinone Veronese 75%, Rondinella 25%. Bunches are hand picked and rigorously selected at the end of September.

DRYING PROCESS

Traditional natural drying of the grapes starting at the end of September for about 100 days with a natural loss of 35-40% of the weight.

VINIFICATION

Soft pressing of the grapes in December/January, followed by a 30 days maceration on the skins.

AGEING

60% of the wine is refined for 24 months in big oak bar-rels by 25-30-50 hl, and 40% of the wine is refined for 18 months in new French barriques from Allier oak, then 6 months in the bottle.

TASTING NOTES

Deep bright, ruby red colour with violet edge. Powerful bouquet and intense aromas of cherry, ripe plum, toasted almond and vanilla. Full-bodied wine with round and rich flavor.

ANALYSIS

Alcohol 15,7% Vol; Total acidity 5,8 g/l; Residual sugar 6 g/l; Dry extract 32- 33 g/l.

FOOD PAIRINGS

Traditionally enjoyed with game, roasted and grilled meats, full flavored dishes and well mature cheeses. Recommended drinking temperature 17-18 °C.

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