Amarone is made with the best bunches of Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella from our Fraune estate, in the Classica Area with a unique technique, hat has been used since Roman time, called “appassimento”.
The grapes are naturally dried for 3 months in the drying facility (fruttaio). During the drying process, the grapes dehydrate losing 40-50% of their original weight, with a consequent concentration of all their substances.
During the month of January, the grapes are destemmed and ferment for 2 weeks. Maturation is completed in French oak barriques and tonneaux for a period that may vary from 42 to 50 months. Then the wine is aged in bottle for minimum 6 months.
Environment and vineyard
Production area
Valpolicella Classica, Verona, Veneto region
Location
The vineyards are located on the hills, North from Fumane valley
Vineyard elevation
500-650 meters
Soil
Limestone and marble
Training system
Pergola and Guyot
Plant density
3.000 plants per hectare
Grape varieties
Alcohol level
16% vol
Tasting notes
Colour
Intense ruby red with hints of garnet
Bouquet
Complex, ripe red plum with hints of spices and dry fruits
Taste
Dry, warm and intensive, with a vigorous character and a pleasantly clean finish
Serving and pairing
Serving temperature
18° – 20° C
Pairing suggestion
Perfect match with grilled, roasted or braised meat and lamb. Terrific with game meat. Great with tasty well-matured cheese. Interesting also in pairing with sweet-sour flavors typical of the Asian cusine and middle-eastern spicy dishes
