Marchesi Fumanelli - Octavius Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva
An Amarone Riserva DOCG by Marchesi Fumanelli, Octavius is an intense and complex red wine. It offers aromas of ripe fruit and spices, a warm, velvety taste. Perfect for meats and cheeses.
Italy - Veneto Dry Red Wine, Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva DOCG Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Oseleta
Marchesi Fumanelli Octavius Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva - 2018 750 ml
94.78 €
Colour
Intense ruby red with garnet reflections.
Bouquet
Complex and intense, notes of ripe fruit, cherry, sour cherry, cocoa, tobacco, sweet spices, and vanilla.
Taste
Full-bodied, enveloping, warm, velvety, with elegant tannins and a persistent finish with hints of jam and spices.
Alcohol content
16% Vol.
Type of glass
Large glass for structured red wine, "Grand Cru" type.
Pairings
Grilled red meats, game, aged cheeses, braised dishes. Excellent also as a meditation wine.
Refinement
Minimum 36-48 months in oak barrels, followed by bottle aging.
Vinification
Appassimento (grape drying) for 3-4 months, pressing, slow fermentation, then aging.