Description
An austere and majestic cru, the prototype of Amarone, it draws its unique and instantly identifiable style from the eponymous vineyard, with its ideal Vineyard orientation and all-important altitude.
Friable hummus-rich limestone feeds the vines and gives them great personality. The grapes concentrate their aromas during the natural drying process in the drying lofts during the cold winter months. The noble austerity found in this wine is mitigated by soft tannins and velvety elegance.
Area: Veneto
Grape varieties: Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara.
Tasting notes
| Look | opaque ruby red with burnished refl ections. |
|---|---|
| Nose | powerful aromas of cherries preserved in spirit and plums. |
| Palate | majestic, with tastes of marasca cherries and blueberries. Complex aftertaste with surprising length. |
Experiences: Definitely a “food wine”. Good with red meat, game, quails, and gutsy dishes. Excellent with mature cheeses such as parmesan and pecorino.
Exposure: NE-SW, following the contours of the hills.
Height: 350-415 metres a.s.l.
Terrain: Terraces are supported by dry stone walls (“marogne”). Loose soil on eocenic marl.
Serving temperature: 18° C
Alcoholic content: 16% vol.
Storage life: 15-20 years
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Vintage 2015
Decanter World Wine Awards, July 2021, UK 95/100 GOLD MEDAL
Wine Spectator, Sept. 2023, USA 95/100
Vinous.com, March 2024, USA 93/100
Jamessuckling.com, Apr. 2023, USA 95/100
Vintage 2013
Decanter, 2024, UK 93/100 Th e
Wine Advocate, October 2023, USA 94/100
Vinous.com, March 2023, USA 93/100
Wine Spectator, Feb. 2023, USA 96/100
Wine Enthusiast, Nov. 2022, USA 95/100
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