Amarone
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico D.O.C.
Corvinone 60%, Corvina 30%, Rondinella 10%
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
Grapes harvested by hand in crates during at the beginning of September
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vinification
Grape selection through optical sorting, followed by destemming and gentle crushing; the grapes are then dried in well-ventilated drying lofts (fruttaio) for approximately 3 months
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fermentation
Fermentation in stainless steel and concrete vats
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fermentation temperature
Initially cold at 15° C, gradually rising to 30° C
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length of fermentation
3 weeks
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ageing
The wine ages for 18 months in 10–25 hl oak casks, followed by 12 months of bottle aging
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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.
