AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO
DENOMINAZIONE DI ORIGINE CONTROLLATA E GARANTITA
Characteristics
Production Area
Valpolicella Classica.
Grape Varieties
Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella, with drying of grapes for a period of about 3 months.
Vinification
Destemming and soft pressing of the dried grapes; long fermentation at seasonal temperature.
Ageing
About 24 months in Slavonian oak barrels by 20-30-50 hl.
Refinement
About 6 months in bottle.
Wine Analysis
Alcohol: 15% by Vol.
Total acidity: 5,8 g/l
Sensory Impressions
Ruby red tending to garnet.
Characteristic aroma, with hints of ripe red fruit and dried figs, and spicy and balsamic notes.
In the mouth it is delicate and balanced with soft tannins, fresh, savory, fruity and persistent.
Serving Information
20° C.
Dining Accompaniment
Barbeque, roasts, game and seasoned cheeses.
Longevity
If correctly stored, it evolves for a long period of time (8 to 10 years).
