The highestt expression of Monteci’s distinctiveness and the summary of a vineyard almost inaccessible, this Amarone came about from the same name of the land high up on the hills of the classic Valpolicella. It follows a long aging process inside worthy wooden barrels in order to create a dignified and grandiose wine, unforgettable for its captivating intricacy.
APPELLATION | Amarone Classico della Valpolicella DOCG |
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GRAPE VARIETIES | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara |
PRODUCTION AREA | Valpolicella classica , high hill about 600 mt asl. |
VINIFICATION PROCESS | Drying of the grapes for about four months; fermentation partly in steel and partly in oak vats. |
AGEING | In oak barrels |
BOTTLING | About 60 months after fermentation, than in bottle for 5 years. |
ORGANOLEPTIC QUALITIES | Colour: clear, ruby red, with garnet reflections. |
SERVING TEMPERATURE | 18-20 °C |
SERVING SUGGESTION | Excellent with braised meats, rich stews and roasted and grilled meats including game , seasoned or spicy cheese, risotto with Amarone. It remains, however, a great wine for meditation. |
Awards |
2006 › 2007 › 2008 › 2009 › |