AMARONE CLASSICO DELLA VALPOLICELLA DOC |
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Bottle: 750 ml Grape varieties: Corvina Veronese 60%, Corvinone 25%, Rondinella
15%
Characteristics and geographical location of the vineyard:
Vineyard: Double pergola.
Average age of vines: 30 years.
Planting density: 3,000 vines per hectare.
Harvest and vinification: Grapes are harvested exclusively by hand starting in mid September. After careful selection, the grapes are placed in boxes and set aside to rest in dry, well-ventilated areas to promote the concentration of sugars and the other key components such as extracts, aromas, and glycerin (the reduction of the grapes is around 40-45%). Around the end of January the grapes are softly pressed, and left to ferment slowly in stainless steel tanks. The maceration takes 30-35 days and is made at a temperature of 10°-20° C. A daily pump over is carried out. Ageing takes place in medium-sized oak barrels from Slavonia with a part in tonneaux. Shelf-life: If stored well at a constant temperature of 14-15° C, laying down and in the dark, it can maintain it's characteristics for 15-18 years. Organoleptic qualities:
Colour: Intense garnet-red.
Nose: Great intensity and persistence, with an ethereal scent, and fruity with black cherries in alcohol and prunes, bouquet of dried flowers and a hint of sweet spices.
Palate: Structured and definite mellowness, contrasted by a velvety tannicity.
Serving temperature: Serve at a temperature between 19° -20° C.
Gastronomy: It pairs up traditionally with game, grilled or braised meat, and aged cheese. Analysis of bottled product:
Alcohol content 16% vol
Residual reducing sugars 5,5 gr/l
Total acidity 5,70 gr/l
Dry residue 31,10 gr/l
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