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Amarone Della Valpolicella

2018 Valpolicella Corvina, Rondinella

Antico Borgaceo Amarone Della Valpolicella is a captivating red wine hailing from the renowned Valpolicella region, celebrated for its rich winemaking tradition. Crafted from the distinctive Corvina and Rondinella varietals, this vintage boasts a full body that offers a luxurious mouthfeel. The acidity is bright, providing a refreshing counterbalance to the wine's abundant fruit intensity, characterized by ripe cherries, dark berries, and hints of dried fruit that speak to its Amarone style. Tannins are firm yet approachable, lending structure and finesse to this exquisite wine. Dry yet generously flavored, Antico Borgaceo Amarone Della Valpolicella is a delightful choice for contemplative sipping or pairing with hearty dishes, making it an exceptional representative of its region.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Plum

Plum

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Pasta with Tomato-Based Sauce, Lasagna, BBQ Pork Ribs

Region:


Valpolicella
Valpolicella

The northern Italian area of Valpolicella is famed for its red wines. Located in Verona to the east of Lake Garda, the principal grapes here are Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. Valpolicella is tangy and cherry-fresh, perfect with pizza and pasta. Classico and Superiore wines from hillside vineyards offer extra depth and spice notes. But for real complexity, look to Amarone della Valpolicella. Made from partially dried grapes (called "appassimento"), this full-bodied wine offers gorgeous fruit flavors and ages for at least two years in oak. There is also Valpolicella Ripasso, a wine made by putting Valpolicella through pressed Amarone grapes. The DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) designation for Italian wines was introduced in the 1960s. It is the main classification system used in the country and regulates what winemakers can and cannot do regarding wine style, varietal restrictions, minimum and maximum alcohol levels, aging techniques and growing regions.

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