Amarone della Valpolicella

Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita

GRAPE VERIETES: Corvina and Rondinella.

VINEYARDS: 16,5 hectares, in the locality of Bastia (Montecchia di Crosara), on the ridge between the valleys of Alpone and Illasi, at an altitude of 450 meters above sea level. The soils are arranged in the form of two broad plateaus and are rich in limestone - derived clays. 5000 vines/hectare. Organic cultivation.

VINEYARD AGE: 20 years.

HARVEST: hand-picked in 6 kg crates.

PERIOD: 2/3 week of September.

FERMENTATION: the grapes are left in the drying room until late November / early December. After, they are crushed and fermented in stech vats. Malolactic fermentation follows immediately.

AGEING: in 500 Litre oak barrels for 36 months followed by one year in bottle before release.

APPEARANCE: deep ruby colour with purple hues.

ON THE NOSE: intense fruity sensations of black cherry, berries and spices of clove, juniper and cinnamon.

TASTING NOTES: mouthful, round and complex, mature dark berry, dark chocolate and spice predominantly liquorice.

PAIRINGS: rich and spicy dishes, game, and aged cheeses.