Harvest takes place in several passages during the last two weeks of September to allow optimal ripening of the grapes. The grapes are harvested by hand and placed in the fruit shed for drying. The grapes, collected in cases, remain in drying until December/January. The loss of water, as consequence of the drying period, improves the concentration of all substances of the grape. Fermentation and maceration occur in small steel vats; it follows final fermentation and maturation in oak barrels of 500/1000 LT, where the new wine will stay for about 18-24 months. Amarone ages further in bottle until optimal maturity.
Red coloured wine with dark garnet reflections. There are hints of ripe fruit with red berry as currants, blueberries, sour cherries and jam with a final bouquet of spicy vanilla perfume. Rich, refined, elegant, a wine of great structure.
Serving temperature 18°C. Amarone is perfectly paired with traditional meat dishes such as braised meat, stews, wild game and aged cheese. Excellent as meditation wine.
CASA LUPO Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
Size
750 ml
ABV
16%
Country
Italy
Grape variety
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella