AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA D.O.C.G. CLASSICO<br />RESERVE 'SERGIO ZENATO<br /><br />Amarone Riserva 'Sergio Zenato' is only made in vintages of excellence from the selection of the best Corvina, Rondinella and Oseleta grapes from the oldest vineyards<br />cultivated in Sant'Ambrogio, in the heart of Valpolicella Classica. A wine of extreme balance and suitable for long ageing.<br />Grape varieties: 80% Corvina, 10% Rondinella, 10% Oseleta and Croatina<br />Geographical location and vineyard characteristics: Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella, hilly area, south-east facing.<br />Average altitude of the land: 300/350 metres a.s.l.<br />Soil type: predominantly cretaceous, calcareous<br />Training system: guyot<br />Average age of vines: 20 years<br />Number of buds: 6/7 per plant<br />Yield per hectare: 80 quintals<br />Harvest time and conduction: first ten days of October Vinification: after manual harvesting and sorting into small 5 kg crates, the grapes are left to dry for about four months<br />in dry, well-ventilated drying lofts. Only in January, after the natural drying process, are the grapes pressed. This is followed by a slow fermentation for 15-20 days on the<br />skins and ageing for at least four years in large oak barrels and bottle ageing for at least one year.<br />Colour: deep ruby red, tending to garnet with age.<br />Nose: intense, fruity (cherry, morello cherry and small berries), spicy.<br />Taste: warm, full, with great structure.<br />Serving temperature: 18°C, taking care to open it at least one hour before serving.<br />Food pairings: ideal with roast game, grilled red meat and mature cheeses, but also excellent as a meditation wine.<br />
Price
€257.50
