Amarone della Valpolicella - Red Italian Wine

Wine of Italy

Type of Closure: Synthetic Cork: Supreme

Current Vintage: 2014
Producer: Casa Vinicola Bosco Malera S.R.L.
Legal Designation: Amarone DOCG Della Valpolicella
Grape Variety: Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
Winemaker: Matteo Trevisan
Vinification Details: Grapes are placed manually on wooden supports or bamboo racks for a delicate withering operation. At the end of this process, the grapes lost half of their weight, due to the evaporation of the water and, in the meanwhile, the concentration of the sugar rises up to around 25-30%.
History: The Amarone, is nowadays considered as the most prized of the Veronese wines and as one of the most important italian red, appreciated all over the world. It comes from the evolution of Recioto, one of the oldest wines of our history.
Regional Information: Amarone is a wine from the Valpolicella area, in the Veronese hills. This area borders with Lake Garda to the West and Lessini Mountains to the East. The Valpolicella landscape is mainly hilly, and it is common here to see vineyards, together with olive and cherry trees.

Alcohol By Volume: 15
Units: 11.3
Tasting Notes: Appearance: deep ruby colour, with garnet shadows. Aromas: aromas of mature red fruits, with balsamic and spicy notes. Palate: warm and elegant, with fruit, coffee and cacao aromas
Serving Suggestion: Pairs with game, grilled red and roasted meat, savoury cheese

Statutory/Years: 18

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