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Amarone Classico della Valpolicella DOCG
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Red
Bottle size
75 cL
Corte Volponi_Amarone Classico della Valpolicella DOCG
Grape variety 40% Corvinone, 35% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 5% Oseleta. Training system Pergola Veronese Density of the plant 3,200 plants/ha Harvest Last week of September, only for the best ripe and healthy bunches. Handpicking in small trays of 5 Kg. Drying Natural ventilation in the best airy rooms. Grapes are laid down in monolayer trays for the “Appassimento”. Normally it takes 100-120 days, depending on the vintage. | Vinification Grapes are destemmed, then gentle pressed, and put under cold maceration for 8-10 days. The process starts in January and it follows natural outdoor temperatures at this time of the year. Afterwards, temperature is increased to 24-26 ° C in order to help yeasts fermentation. Ageing 50 % of the wine is aged in new French oak barriques and 50% in big oak barrels, second passage. Then follows a refinement period in bottle of minimum 6 months. Colour Intense ruby red colour, with a violet edge. Scent: Warm, ethereal and spicy, with scents of red berries and dried fruits. | Taste Characterized by fruity notes and smooth tannin sensations, plenty of elegance along with fine spices. Serving temperature 18°C. Alcoholic content 15,50% Vol. Residual sugars 7,80 g/l Total acidity 5,60 g/l pH 3,65 Total dry extract 34,15 g/l |
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