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Amarone Classico della Valpolicella DOCG

Born from the evolution of Recioto, one of the oldest wines in Italian winemaking history, it is characterized by its intense ruby red color, a full, velvety flavor, and a typical, very pronounced odor, reminiscent of ripe fruit, black cherry jam, and plum. The production method of Amarone della Valpolicella has remained virtually unchanged over the centuries. At the time of hand harvesting, generally between September and October, the grapes are already selected: the grapes must be perfectly ripe and healthy. The clusters are deposited in a single layer on large cassettes, called plateaux. The latter are then placed in fruit orchards, large rooms that are very aerated due to the wilting phase which lasts about four months. This is followed by fermentation and aging in oak tonneaux and barrels for at least 48 months before being bottled.

Amarone Classico della Valpolicella DOCG

GRAPE VARIETIES
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella.
PRODUCTION AREA
Valpolicella Classica
VINIFICATION PROCESS
Drying of the grapes for about four months; fermentation partly in steel and partly in oak vats.
AGEING
24 months in barrique and tonneau and then 24 months in oak barrels 50 hl.
BOTTLING
About 48 months after fermentation.
ORGANOLEPTIC QUALITIES
Colour: clear, deep ruby red, with garnet reflections. Aroma: intense aroma, perfume of spices, cherry jam, red berries. Taste: intense and extremely persistent, velvety, full-bodied.
SERVING TEMPERATURE
18 °C
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Excellent with game, “pastissada” (horse meat stew), braised meats, roasts, aged or spicy cheese, Amarone risotto. It is for sure a great meditation wine.