Designation: Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Grape variety: 70% Crovina, 30% Rondinella Name: Amarone Alcohol: 16° Format: 0.75L Production area: Soave (VR), Veneto, Italy Description: The winemaking is done in a traditional manner, with hand-harvesting in trays in the first decade of October, grapes placed to dry in the fruit dryer at controlled temperature and humidity until the beginning of January, fermentation and maceration at controlled temperature for about 20 days. Aging in barriques for at least 30 months, then in the bottle for at least 10 months. The color is ruby red with garnet reflections. On the nose, it is very intense and persistent, with fruity notes of cherries in alcohol, dried plum, and dried fruits such as hazelnut and almond; over time, spicy aromas are released with notes of tobacco, goudron, and cinnamon. In the mouth, it is immediately enveloping, with high structure and an elegant softness of the tannins that provide great lasting balance over time. Recommended pairing with first courses with meat sauces or risottos, red meats, roasts, game, braised dishes, and blue-veined or well-aged cheeses. Recommended temperature: 18-20° C.
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Designation: Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Grape variety: 70% Crovina, 30% Rondinella Name: Amarone Alcohol: 16° Format: 0.75L Production area: Soave (VR), Veneto, Italy Description: The winemaking is done in a traditional manner, with hand-harvesting in trays in the first decade of October, grapes placed to dry in the fruit dryer at controlled temperature and humidity until the beginning of January, fermentation and maceration at controlled temperature for about 20 days. Aging in barriques for at least 30 months, then in the bottle for at least 10 months. The color is ruby red with garnet reflections. On the nose, it is very intense and persistent, with fruity notes of cherries in alcohol, dried plum, and dried fruits such as hazelnut and almond; over time, spicy aromas are released with notes of tobacco, goudron, and cinnamon. In the mouth, it is immediately enveloping, with high structure and an elegant softness of the tannins that provide great lasting balance over time. Recommended pairing with first courses with meat sauces or risottos, red meats, roasts, game, braised dishes, and blue-veined or well-aged cheeses. Recommended temperature: 18-20° C.
