This year the harvest was long, with slow ripening, and abundant, high-quality grapes. Spring was particularly wet and in early July, due to the considerable number of bunches, we carried out some thinning to restore the equilibrium of the vineyard. A dry period started in July, interspersed with some timely showers. On the eve of the harvest, heavy rains (up to 170 millimetres of rainfall) made us fear the worst, but fortunately, the forecasted poor weather conditions failed to materialize. In September, therefore, we experienced a sort of new, ‘mini summer’, with temperatures reaching up to 33°C, high overall temperatures but also equally high fluctuations (even differences of 15°C between day and night), which enabled the grapes to attain ideal ripeness. Phenolic maturity was achieved in the last third of September. The grapes are in a perfectly healthy condition, with high quantities and quality.
Amarone Della Valpolicella DOCG La Groletta 2018
Intense ruby red colour, the wine unleashes aromas of ultra-ripe red fruit that is still pulpy and crunchy, with notes of pepper, cloves and tobacco.
Grapes
Corvina Veronese 70%, Rondinella 30%
Terroir
Region: Veneto Vineyard location: Hillsides of the Valpolicella production area Altitude: 180-250 m a.s.l. (591-820 feet) Exposure: Southeast Soil characteristic: Clayey, calcareous
Alcohol content
15.50% Vol
Tasting notes
Intense ruby red colour, the wine unleashes aromas of ultra-ripe red fruit that is still pulpy and crunchy, with notes of pepper, cloves and tobacco. It is full-bodied, enveloping and velvet-smooth, with silky tannins and a lengthy finish.
Pairing
Perfect fit for braised meats, wild game particularly hare, duck a l’orange, aged cheeses, or even try it with European lobster in tomato sauce. Serve at a temperature of 16°C (60°F) and open the bottle an hour before drinking.
Ageing
15 months in oak (half in large Slavonian oak, half in second use barriques), 6 months of bottle ageing
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