Amarone
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico D.O.C.G.
Corvina 60%, Corvinone 35%, Rondinella 5%
Amarone di Villa Della Torre is notable for its particular intensity and rich aromatic profile. Careful aging in wood, maintaining respect for the fragrance of the fruit, yields a well-balanced tannic note that enhances the wine with further complexity. It is deep ruby red in color, while the nose expresses hints of cherry and marasca cherry with pleasant, gentle notes of vanilla and spices. On the palate, the substantial tannic structure is well integrated and the finish is long and persistent. Ethereal and balanced, its freshness sets it apart from the traditional canons of Amarone. It will take on further complexity with aging in the bottle.
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harvest
Manually in crates in late September
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vinification
Destemming and soft pressing
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fermentation
In stainless steel at a controlled temperature
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fermentation temperature
77°F
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length of fermentation
20 days
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ageing
Tonneaux, second use barriques
Climate trend
The 2019 vintage brought us back to a more ‘classic’ calendar than those of recent years. Overall, the seasonal development was characterized by a mild winter with little rain. Both December and early January recorded unusual temperatures of around 10°C. Between the end of March and early April, vegetative recovery of the vine began. The heavy rains that occurred in May caused temperature swings and contributed to slow vegetative development of the vines. The summer saw some very hot days interspersed with periods when temperatures never exceeded 30°C. Rainfall at the end of August, although not intense, encouraged continuous temperature fluctuations that were beneficial for the steady but slow ripening of the grapes, with a good accumulation of polyphenols and anthocyanins and excellent development of aromas.
The resulting wines exhibit excellent elegance and finesse.
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vineyard location
Villa Della Torre vineyard (7.9 ac)
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exposure
East/southeast
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soil characteristic
Silty-clay with marked limestone content
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training system
Guyot
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density
6 years
Food pairings
This wine is a gratifying accompaniment to major red meat dishes, especially traditional Veronese cuisine; game dishes, grilled and braised meats, and extra matured cheeses from the Veronese mountains. Thanks to the hints of raisined grapes yielded by the 'appassimento' process, Amarone can also be served with the original and fascinating flavours of sweet-sour
dishes, making it a perfect pairing with Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine. The recommended serving temperature is 18°C (64°F) in a large red wine glass.
