By Tenuta Gugi
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG

Winemaker's Note
Only the very best grapes from our vineyard are selected to give life to our Amarone della Valpolicella. This selection of sparse grape bunches is laid out on large traditional wooden trays, known as "graticci", where they are left to dry until January to promote the concentration of sugars and aromas. Partial aging in new oak barrels is ideal for allowing this prized wine to mature to perfection. We also require a subsequent aging period in the bottle.

Vineyard Notes
Soil: Clay-limestone of alluvial origin
Altitude: 100-300 meters above sea level
Training System: Pergola Veronese
Harvest: By hand in September

Wine Details
Grapes: Corvina 60%, Corvinone 20%, Rondinella 15%, Oseleta 5%
Appassimento: Naturally dried for 90 days in the drying facility
Vinification: De-stemmed and soft-pressed
Fermentation: 30 days in stainless steel tanks
Aging: 30 months in French oak barrels, 60% in large barrels (25-hl) and 30% in small barrels (225-l)
Aging in Bottle: 8 months
Alcohol: 16.00%

Tasting Notes
Color: Deep and intense ruby red with garnet nuances on the rim
Nose: Clean scents of very ripe red fruit, like cherry in jam; delicate notes of spices with hints of licorice and black pepper
Palate: Soft, extremely flavorful, well-rounded and balanced, leaving a clean, satisfied mouth

Pairings
Dishes rich in flavor, red meat, roasts and stews, aged cheese, and nuts. It is an excellent wine for meditation.
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Wine: Tenuta Gugi Amarone della Valpolicella Docg 2020
Score/Rating: 93
Review Date: 01/17/2025
Reviewed By: Luca Maroni