SANTICO Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG

A plush Amarone della Valpolicella characterized by concentrated notes of berry fruit and a delightfully full flavour. An alluring icon of the terroir.

Particularly fine vineyards in the venerable municipalities of San Pietro, Fumane, Marano and Negrar. The vineyards are situated between 150 and 300 metres above sea level. Most face south-west, with a few facing south-east. Stony marly limestone.

In mid September, a few days prior to the start of normal harvest, the healthiest bunches (25˗30% of the total) on the plateau are rigorously selected and handpicked, placed on trays and allowed to dry for over three months in dry, well-ventilated rooms. The super-ripeness and the natural drying process of the berries boosts the sugar concentration, polyphenol and aromatic compounds. Pressing begins in the third week in December. The initial week-long cold maceration and long fermentation for four weeks at a maximum of 22° C boosts the unique traits of each lot, producing wines which are the most authentic and exclusive expression of their terroir. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 30 months in French oak with an average capacity of 25hl and in French oak tonneaux. Before going on sale, the wine ages 6 more months in the bottle.

Contains sulphites.

Dark red hue; concentrated, fragrant nose with top notes of cherry jam and cranberries, followed by hints of plum, dried fruit and cocoa. On the palate it is full, round, with velvety tannins, pleasantly fresh with a long finish, with notes of red berries and an alluring full flavour
Si consiglia con: flavoursome starters, risotto and stuffed pasta, game, red meat-based recipes