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Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2019

Vineyard Details
Appellation: Amarone della Valpolicella D.O.C.G. Classico
Region: Veneto
Altitude: 450-520 meters above sea level (1,476-1,706 feet)
Exposure: Southeast
Soil: Varied, but mostly clay and chalk of volcanic origin
Training System: Guyot
Average Vine Age: 37 years
Density: 5,000 plants/ha
Harvest: By hand with selection of bunches; harvest began in mid-September and ended in mid-October, returning us to a more 'classic' harvest schedule than in recent years

Vintage Details
Overall, it was a vintage characterized by a mild winter. Temperatures fell below 0 degrees C on just a few nights in January, while peaks of 10 degrees C were recorded in early December and January. The soils were still 'workable,' so we took the opportunity to aerate them with superficial subsoil tilling. Between the end of March and the beginning of April, temperatures settled above 10 degrees C, and the vine's new vegetative cycle began. The absence of significant rainfall during budding considerably reduced the impact of downy mildew. The scenario changed abruptly in May with considerable wet weather and very low, practically winter-like temperatures. This situation conditioned the life cycle of all plants, not just vines. The real difference came with the summer, especially in our hillside and upper-hillside vineyards, where temperatures remained below 30-32 degrees C. This is why we expect wines with exceptional finesse and elegance.

Production
Blend: 45% Corvina, 45% Corvinone, 5% Rondinella, 5% Oseleta
Pre-Fermentation: Appassimento (drying process); naturally dried for 3-4 months in the drying facility, where the grapes lose 40-45% of their original weight.
Vinification: De-stemmed and soft-pressed in early January. Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 8-22 degrees C (46-72 degrees F) for 25 days with daily pumping over.
Aging: 18 months in oak, blended and aged for 7 months.

Tasting Notes
The controlled drying (appassimento) of the harvested grapes, which lasts about one hundred days, brings great aromatic intensity of dark fruit and undergrowth, together with spicy and tobacco notes. The impact on the palate is powerful and vigorous, with the wine gradually tapering on the acidic and savory momentum, extending gently with a clean, dry finish.

Enjoyment
Pairing: Traditionally enjoyed with game, roasted, grilled meats, casseroles, and well-matured cheeses. Excellent with hearty dishes. Amarone's distinctive flavor complements sweet and sour cuisine and is also perfect with Asian and Middle Eastern dishes.
Temperature: Serve at 18 degrees C (64 degrees F) and open an hour before drinking.
Cellaring: Aging potential of more than 20 years.
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