2017 has been a strange vintage, with media reports contradicting the reality on the ground in our wine growing areas. Unlike in other areas of Italy, the vintage developed with very satisfactory regularity. Our vineyards completely escaped frost and hailstorms, and while rainfall was lower than average, it was still within the norm. The dry and breezy climate, with wide variations in day-night temperatures in the final few weeks, enabled the grapes to fully express their varietal aromas in addition to ensuring their excellent health.
Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2017
The selection of the company’s best grapes, harvested across a viticultural estate extending over hilly land for over 100 hectares, allows the production of this wine of great stylistic precision and harmony. The controlled drying of the harvested grapes which lasts for a hundred days produces the great aromatic intensity of dark fruit and undergrowth that we find in this Amarone 2017.
Grapes
Corvina Veronese 45%, Corvinone 45%, Rondinella 5%, Oseleta 5%
Terroir
Region: Veneto Area: Valpolicella Classica, Fumane, Verona Altitude: 180-280 metres above sea level (591-919 feet) Exposure: Southeast
Alcohol content
16.50% Vol
Tasting notes
The selection of the company’s best grapes, harvested across a viticultural estate extending over hilly land for over 100 hectares, allows the production of this wine of great stylistic precision and harmony. The controlled drying of the harvested grapes which lasts for a hundred days produces the great aromatic intensity of dark fruit and undergrowth that we find in this Amarone 2017. The impact on the palate is powerful and vigorous and then the wine gradually tapers through the acidic and savoury thrust, delicately elongating and closing with a dry, clean finish.
Pairing
Traditionally enjoyed with game, roasted and grilled meats, casseroles and well matured cheeses. Excellent with hearty dishes. Amarone’s distinctive flavour compliments exotic sweet and sour cuisine and is therefore also perfect with Asian and middle-eastern dishes Serve at 18°C (64°F) and open the bottle an hour before drinking.
Ageing
18 months in oak, then blended together for 7 months
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