Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2020 / — | ≈ $352.07Original CHF 291.00 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 16.0%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.37
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 135 kcal / glass
150ml glass135 kcal
750ml bottle675 kcal
Grape Varieties Corvina Veronese and Corvinone in clear predominance, with Rondinella and Oseleta
Classification Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
Region Classico
Soil Mixed, Predominantly calcareous, Stony and well drained
Orientation South-East
Harvest Dates Manual selection and harvest in the latter part of September
Sites Villa Cavarena and Marezzane vineyards
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Barrel Size Barriques
Production Details The vineyards lie at 450–520 metres, use Guyot training and have an average vine age of approximately 15 years. Grapes dry in a fruttaio and lose 40–45% of their weight. The PDF places pressing in December and fermentation at 8–22°C for approximately 25 days with frequent pumpovers. Maturation uses first- and second-passage barriques for at least 18 months, followed by 7 months in bulk before bottling and at least 14 months in bottle. Dry extract is 34.3 g/L.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red; full-bodied and fresh, with black cherry, plum, violet, black pepper, thyme, forest floor, graphite, dried fruit, fig and vanilla; firm ripe tannins and a very long finish
Food Pairing Amarone risotto, pappardelle with mushrooms, braised meats and other slow-cooked dishes
Vintages
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.95%
Residual Sugar 3.4 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 135 kcal / glass
150ml glass135 kcal
750ml bottle675 kcal
Grape Varieties Corvina Veronese 45%, Corvinone 45%, Rondinella 5%, Oseleta 5%
Drinking Window More than 20 years of ageing potential
Classification Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
Region Classico
Soil Mixed, Predominantly calcareous, Stony and well drained
Orientation South-East
Harvest Dates Manual selection and harvest in the latter part of September
Sites Marezzane and Villa Cavarena vineyards
Vine Age 15
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Barrel Size Barriques
Serving Temperature 18°C · 64°F
Production Details The vineyards lie at 450–520 metres and use Guyot training. Grapes dry in a fruttaio and lose 40–45% of their weight. Pressing occurs in December; fermentation runs at 8–22°C for approximately 25 days with frequent pumpovers. Maturation uses first- and second-passage barriques for at least 18 months, followed by 7 months in bulk before bottling and 14 months in bottle. Dry extract is 36.7 g/L.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red; full-bodied and fresh, with black cherry, plum, violet, black pepper, thyme, forest floor, graphite, dried fruit, fig and vanilla; firm ripe tannins and a very long finish
Food Pairing Amarone risotto, pappardelle with mushrooms, braised meats and other slow-cooked dishes
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2020 / — | ≈ $352.07Original CHF 291.00 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1095069 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Via Giare 5, 37022 Fumane (VR), Italy
Phone
+39 045 6832011
Email
Owner
Francesco, Giovanni, Matteo and Silvia Allegrini