Borghetti Giampiero

Valpolicella Signature Collection

Amarone

della Valpolicella

Amarone della Valpolicella

Amarone della Valpolicella

D.O.C.G. Classico

Region

Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto.

Grapes

40% Corvina Veronese, 40% Corvinone Veronese, 20% Rondinella.

Fruit origins

Drying from the end of September for about 90/100 days, with a natural loss of 35-40% in weight. Great care in controlling the integrity of the grapes and health of the bunch in the fruit cellar.

Vinification

Soft pressing of the dried grapes in December/January. Fermentation at controlled temperature and maceration on the skins for 30/40 days, with 2 daily pumping overs.

Aging

The wine is refined for 24 months in 40hl/225hl Slavonian oak barrels. Further evolution in the bottle for at least 6 months

Tasting notes

Deep garnet red color. Ethereal, vanilla, spicy aroma, with hints of cherry, bitter almond and plum. Full, warm and velvety flavor.

Analysis

Alcohol 16% Vol; Total acidity 5.80 g/l; Sugar residue 6 g/l; Net dry extract 32-33 g/l.

Gastronomy

A great red meditation wine, ideal with meat dishes, roasts, game, mature cheeses and dark chocolate as a dessert. It is recommended to uncork at least one hour before and serve at a temperature of 17-18 °C.

Bottle

“Borgognotta” Special Consortium 750 ml (in a 6-bottle cardboard box).