2018 Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico
$74.50
Dry, warm, full-bodied and intense wine; its flavours and scents are emphasized by the very long period of ageing in wood butts, with wonderful scents of the finest selection of wooden barrels.
Alcohol: 15.5% vol.
Color: Dark brick ruby red
Area of Production: Classic area of Valpolicella north of Verona. Located in the hills near the village of S. Ambrogio di Valpolicella.
Grapes: Produced in extremely limited quantities only in the best years from the best red grapes of Valpolicella ( 70% Corvina, 25% Rondinella and 5% Oseleta) which dry out in cases until late winter and are traditionally vinified in January-February.
Vinification and Production System: Soft pressing, slow fermentation (that can last also some months) at controlled temperature (22-23°C.), ageing in oak wood butts for 3-5 years, cold bottling in sterile bottling line.
Serving Temperature: Room temperature (18-19°C.), one hour decanting recommended.
Preservation: Already adequately aged and ready for consumption. Can be kept for several years without any problem. Store in a fresh, dry and dark place.
Pairing Suggestions: Wine for roasts and games, very pleasant at the end of the meal with mature cheeses. This exceptional wine needs to be savoured slowly after decanting to be appreciated in full.
Case Size: 6 x 750ml bottles – price includes all taxes and bottle deposit. Please order in multiplies of six.
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