Description
Production area
The Valpolicella classica region. Vineyards on gravelly, loamy hills, near the towns of Negrar, Fumane, San Pietro in Cariano and Marano, north of Verona.
Grape varieties
Corvina and Corvinone (70%), Rondinella (30%). The grapes are left to dry for 90 to 120 days before pressing.
Yield
100 kg of grapes yield 40 litres of wine.
Wine analysis
Alcohol 15% vol.
Total acidity 5.5-6‰.
Dry extract 35-36‰.
Ageing
36 months in large Slavonian oak barrels.
Refining
At least 12 months in the bottle.
Sensory impressions
A dark, almost inky ruby red colour with rich garnet hues. Bold yet delicate on the nose, it is redolent of ripe cherries, cassis and prunes; hints of milk chocolate, rhubarb and balsamic mentholated tobacco also come through, creating an exquisitely refined, harmonious and elegant bouquet. Tonic and juicy on the palate, it is a ripe, full-bodied wine with extremely lively tannins; an invigorating citrus note perfectly balances its high alcohol and helps make this big wine a most enjoyable drink.
Serving temperature
16-18° C.
Recommended food pairings
Amarone is made from dried grapes and is therefore a concentrated, round and powerful wine, an elixir of long life. After a few years of bottle ageing, it becomes an excellent complement for luxurious dishes such as jugged hare, roast turkey with truffles, braised beef in red wine, Amarone risotto. When savoured at its peak, it pairs perfectly with ripe, pungent cheeses. A daring combination? Try it with cotechino. Longevity This wine has a good ageing potential: it continues to evolve for a long period of time (8 to 12 years) and if well stored, it reaches its peak in its second or third decade.
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