Amarone della Valpolicella

Amarone della Valpolicella

DOCG

  • Grapes
    90% Corvina and Corvinone, 10% Rondinella
  • Vineyards
    Selected vineyards in Valpolicella area
  • Vinification
    After withering in the larder until December, the grapes are pressed and destemmed before maceration with fermentation for around 15/20 days at a controlled temperature of 19/22° C
  • Maturation
    The wine matures in French and American oak barrels (20-40 hectolitres) for 12/18 months
  • Colour
    Intense red with garnet hues on maturation
  • Aromas
    Strong notes of cherry jam are combined with the typical notes of dried fruit to create a large and complex boquet, enriched with sweet spicy notes such as licorice and vanilla
  • Taste
    A wine with remarkable structure while maintaining excellent balance between the tannins and softness
  • Temperature
    Uncork an hour before serving. Temperature 18-20° C
  • Alcohol
    15%
  • Total Acidity
    5,95 g/lt
  • Residual Sugar
    4,4 g/lt
  • Beef
  • Cheese
  • Sheep