Amarone wine of great personality produced from the classic Veronese grape varieties Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. It is a good accompaniment to richly savory dishes and in particular to red meats and wild game. It is excellent as an accompaniment to seasoned cheese varieties.
Grape variety: Corvina 40%, Corvinone 30%, Rondinella 25%, Molinara 5%. Average age of the vineyard 25 years.
Harvest: upon maturation the grapes are selected and placed in small wooden boxes, where a traditional withering of over 3 months follows.
Vinification technique: a slight pressing of the grapes precedes a partial removal of the stalks. After that a maceration of 10-12 days follows, at a low temperature (1-2° C), which favors a higher concentration of primary fragrances. With the progressive increase of temperature a spontaneous alcoholic fermentation starts, which continues at controlled temperature (13-15° C) in conditions of partial anaerobia for over 30-35 days.
Refinement: the Amarone classico doc Vaona wine is refined in mid-size durmast wood barrels (12.5 hectoliters) for 18 months and an additional period of 5 months in bottles.
Colour: burgundy red.
Bouquet: intense with characteristic scents of cherry complemented by spicy notes.
Tasting notes: elegant tannic structure, well balanced and powerful wine.
Serve: it is best to uncork the bottle at least two hours before the meal. Serve at a temperature of 18° C.
Alcohol: 15,60%.
