Valpolicella, one of the historic areas for the production of great reds, is a highly suited area, with a varied landscape that extends between vineyards, cherry trees and lush nature with a magical atmosphere. In this extraordinary territory we select the best Blends to offer our customers the most beautiful experience of Amarone and Valpolicella Ripasso, strengthened by a great knowledge of the territory and a faithful interpretation of the best wines of the area.
GRAPE VARIETY: 80% Corvina Veronese, 15% Corvinone, 5% Rondinella
PRODUCTION AREA: Valpolicella
TRAINING SYSTEM: Guyot training systems with plant density of 5,000 vines/ha.
SOIL: -
HARVEST TIME: -
PRODUCTION METHOD: The distance between the ranks is 2,30 meters, while in the row between the vines is 1,0 meter, with south-east exposition. The production varies depending on the season from 10 to 12 branches per vine. The soil is sandy-clayey, resistant to drought. At 300 meters above sea level. Age of the vines 22 years.
MATURATION PROCESS: Only the best bunches are selected, after a careful evaluation of the ripeness and health, for the drying process which lasts 60/90 days in a controlled environment. After fermentation, aging for at least 2 years in large oak barrel (25 Hl). Settlement in steel tank before bottling and refining in bottles for about 3 months.
TASTING NOTES: Colour deep ruby with grenade variations that become stronger with the aging of wine. Nose intense, persistent with a fruity black cherry and notes of vanilla. Flavour complex and round. Pleasant hints of cassis, black cherry with elegant notes of oak.
GASTRONOMIC PAIRINGS: Recommended with roastedmeat, grilled meat and matured cheeses.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 18 - 20 °C
RESIDUAL SUGAR: - 8 gr/l
TOTAL ACIDITY: - g/l
ABV: 15%
ALLERGEN INFO: Contains Sulphitte and no other allergens