Campagnola Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2015

Description

Wine Maker notes: Grapes are handpicked and rigorously selected at the end of September. Traditional natural drying of the grapes starting at the end of September for 90-100 days with a natural loss of 35-40% of the weight. Soft pressing of the grapes in December/ January, followed by a 30-days maceration on the skins. 60% of the wine is refined for 24 months in big Oak barrels, and 40% of the wine is refined for 18 months in new French barriques from Allier oak, then 6 months in the bottle.

Tasting notes: Intense ruby red color with a violet edge. Warm, spicy, powerful bouquet with intense aromas of cherry, bitter almond, and vanilla. Full, rich, velvety flavor.

Grape Variety/Blend: Corvina Veronese/Corvinone Veronese 65%, Rondinella 35%.

Food Pairing: Generally considered a wine for meditation, it is a great after-dinner. Also pair well with braised lamb shanks with prunes, Peking duck, farm’s camembert… Traditionally served with game, braised meats, and fully matured cheeses.