Corte Armano 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 loose 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 colour with violet edge. Warm, spicy, powerful bouquet with intense aromas of cherry, bitter almond and vanilla. Full, rich, velvety flavour.

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

Food Pairing

Generally considered a wine for meditation, it is 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.