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95 Pt. Caterina Zardini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva 2015

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Caterina Zardini, matriarch of the Campagnola family, inspired the 2015 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva. The fragrant blend offers complex notes of dried fruit, violet, cigar box, baking spice, and toasty dark chocolate that develop steadily through its long, voluptuous mouthfeel. Save a bottle of this indulgent northeast Italian red wine for fall-off-the-bone ribs, grilled ribeye steaks, or mature cheeses.

Member Rating: 94

Tech Notes Wine Details James Suckling Luca Maroni
Unit Size750.00 ML
VarietalRed Blend
Vintage2015
GrapeCorvina Veronese, Corvinone Veronese, Rondinella
CountryItaly
AppellationAmarone della Valpolicella
RegionVeneto
Alcohol Content16.00%
By Giuseppe Campagnola
Caterina Zardini Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico Riserva

Winemaker's Note
"...to Caterina Zardini, wife of our founder and passionate producer of Amarone, we dedicate this special selection."

Region
Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto

Vineyards
Selected grapes from 36ha of hillside vineyards in one of the best viticultural areas in Marano di Valpolicella valley, planted in limestone-based soils at 300m with southeast exposition. The density is 3,000 vines per hectare. Cultivation systems are pergoletta semplice and guyot.

Grapes
80% Corvina Veronese and Corvinone Veronese and 20% Rondinella. Bunches are hand-picked and rigorously selected at the end of September. The grapes are perfect and with high sugar content.

Drying Process
Traditional drying of the grapes starting at the end of September for about 100 days with a natural loss of 35- 40% of the weight. Extreme care is exercised to maintain clean, healthy grapes through the process.

Vinification
Soft pressing of the grapes in December/January, followed by a 30-days maceration on the skins.

Tasting Notes
Intense deep red color with violet edge. The bouquet starts with highly perfumed aromas and steadily moves toward dried fruits, blueberries, spices, and black pepper. A very elegant and complex wine with persistent and rich flavor.

Analysis
Total Acidity: 5.70 g/l
Residual Sugar: 6.00 g/l
Dry Extract: 35.00 g/l

Food Pairings
Traditionally enjoyed with game, char-grilled and braised meats, fully mature cheeses. Recommended drinking temperature 17-18 degrees C
[Information provided by Superior Wine Selections]
GIUSEPPE CAMPAGNOLA AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO CATERINA ZARDINI RISERVA 2015
Friday, March 5, 2021
Country: Italy
Region: Veneto
Vintage: 2015
Score: 95
Intense aromas of ripe plums, stewed cherries, cassis, vanilla and mocha. Dried flowers and herbs, too. It’s full-bodied with firm, velvety tannins. Plush and rich with concentrated layers of dried-fruit, sweet-spice and toffee notes. Long and luscious. Drink or hold.
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Caterina Zardini 2015
Campagnola Giuseppe - Veneto
Points: 94
Consistency: 33 - Balance: 31 - Integrity: 30
Type: Red
Category: Amarone
Tasting date: 09-07-2020
Grape varieties: Corvina e Corvinone, Rondinella
Winery: Campagnola Giuseppe Spa
Region: Veneto