AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA DOC CLASSICO
Wine: AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA DOC CLASSICO
Vineyard location: Valpolicella Classica zone (hilly band to the north of Verona)
Soil: red-brown soil on detrital, limestone-marly and basaltic sediments
Vine yield per hectare: 100 ql./ha
Grape varieties: Corvina 60% - Rondinella 30% - Molinara 10%
Tasting Notes
Colour: deep ruby red
Bouquet: vibrant and fruity, with hints of well-ripened fruit and spices
Palate: velvety and rounded
Grape harvest: hand selection of the best grape bunches coming from hilly vineyards. The grape is collected in small crates and left to raisin in order to achieve a high concentration of sugar, extracts, aromas and glycerine
Vinification techniques: raisining of the grapes for 3-4 months followed by traditional skin fermentation and 3-4 weeks maceration
Ageing: in 50 hl. oak barrels for 2-3 years, depending on the vintage
Serving suggestions: wine to be best enjoyed after three years from bottling, served at a temperature of 17-19°C, uncorking the bottle at least half an hour before serving
Food and wine pairing: recommended with red meat, braised meat, game and fermented cheese; vino da meditazione
Wine analysis: Alcohol content 14.8% vol., Residual sugar 6 g/l, Dry extract 31 g/l, Total acidity 6.00 g/l, pH 3.40
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