Amarone della Valpolicella VALPANTENA 2016

High-end Amarone from Tezza winery, full-bodied masculine semi-sweet wine.

 

Grapes

70% Corvina, 20% Rondinella 10% Corvinone

Winemaking

Grapes are harvested in September and October, with hand-selection of the best-quality grapes

Drying occurs on trays in natural drying loft until December, at 18°C and 70% humidity. Vinification starts by de-stemming and pressing of the grapes, then inoculation with cultured yeasts. This Amarone ferments with maceration in steel for 30 days at 18°C, with daily pumpovers and delestage. Wine is matured for 24 months in barriques, and further for 6 months in bottle.

Sensory profile: Deep ruby red; scents of cherry preserves, vanilla, black liquorice, tobacco leaf; warm ad smooth in the mouth, with emphatic suite of tannins

Food Matching: Enjoy slightly cooled (16°C) with Grilled meats, charcuterie, and cheeses

Analysis

Residual sugar: 10.3 g/L

Acidity: 7.5 g/L (sugar/acidity ratio: 1.4 = semi-dry)

Alcohol: 16.8%

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