Amarone della Valpolicella

Producer:
Cantina Castelnuovo del Garda
Region:
Veneto
Grape:
Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella
Classification:
DOCG
Vintage:
2013
Capacity:
0.75 l

Dry red wine of the autochthonous grapes of Veneto, Corvina Veronese, Corvinone i Rondinella. Amarone is a noble variety of Valpolicella, the most famous wine of the region. The strength and aromas of Amarone result from a special production technique of this wine. Ripe grapes are subjected to the process of drying in special air-conditioned rooms. In January or February following the harvest they undergo the process of fermentation and ageing in wood for over a year. This is a demanding wine, which goes well with rich-texture dishes based on meat and sauces.

Details

Color: deep garnet, shimmering.
Aroma: intense, complex, ethereal, notes of cherry in alcohol and sweet spices.
Flavor: warm, velvety, harmonious.
Food matching: ideal for meat-based dishes, mainly beef, roast and braised meats, also in its own gravy, with game.
Serving temperature: 20°C.
The bottle should be opened a few hours before serving.
Alcohol content: 14,5%

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