2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.38
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Corvina Veronese and Rondinella; percentages not stated
Classification Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
Region Classico
Soil Mixed, Mostly calcareous, Structured and well drained
Orientation South-East
Harvest Dates Selective manual harvest in late September
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Oak Types Slavonian oak
Production Details Pergola-trained grapes were dried in a fruttaio with about 40% weight loss. Pressing took place in December, followed by 22–24 days of stainless-steel fermentation with frequent pumping over. The wine then rested 5 months in stainless steel, aged 15 months with half in Slavonian oak and half in second-passage barriques, and remained 6 months in bottle before release. Dry extract was 33.6 g/L.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby red; black cherry and violet aromas followed by nuts and toast; full-bodied, with high acidity and a lingering ripe-fruit finish
Food Pairing Amarone risotto, aged cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano, and Bistecca alla Fiorentina
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.42
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Corvina Veronese and Rondinella; percentages not stated
Classification Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
Region Classico
Soil Mixed, Mostly calcareous, Structured and well drained
Orientation South-East
Harvest Dates Selective manual harvest in late September
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Oak Types Slavonian oak
Production Details Pergola-trained grapes were dried in a fruttaio with about 40% weight loss. Pressing took place in December, followed by 22–24 days of stainless-steel fermentation with frequent pumping over. The wine then rested 5 months in stainless steel, aged 15 months with half in Slavonian oak and half in second-passage barriques, and remained 6 months in bottle before release. Dry extract was 33.6 g/L.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby red; black cherry and violet aromas followed by nuts and toast; full-bodied, with high acidity and a lingering ripe-fruit finish
Food Pairing Amarone risotto, aged cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano, and Bistecca alla Fiorentina
Sources: cortegiara.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.5%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 130 kcal / glass
150ml glass130 kcal
750ml bottle650 kcal
Grape Varieties Corvina Veronese 70%, Rondinella 30%
Drinking Window Ageing potential of more than 10 years
Classification Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
Region Classico
Soil Clayey, Calcareous
Orientation Southeast
Harvest Dates Manual harvest of selected bunches during the second half of September
Vine Age 32
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method De-Stalking Followed By Soft Crushing
Oak Types Slavonian oak
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Vineyards lie on hillsides at 180–250 m, with about 3,000 vines/ha and arbour training. Grapes were naturally dried for 3–4 months, losing 40% of their original weight. Fermentation ran at 8–22°C for 22–24 days with daily periodic pumping over. Maturation comprised 15 months in oak—half in large Slavonian-oak vessels and half in second-use barriques—followed by 6 months in bottle. Dry extract was 36.2 g/L.
Tasting Notes Intense ripe dark fruit with balsamic and mineral nuances; vigorous and powerful palate with dense, silky tannins
Food Pairing Braised meats, wild game—particularly hare—duck à l’orange, aged cheeses, or European lobster in tomato sauce
Sources: cortegiara.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
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Via Giare 5, 37022 Fumane (VR), Italy
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Francesco, Giovanni, Matteo and Silvia Allegrini