Dal Forno Amarone, a Venetian excellence, is a powerful and velvety red wine. Made from dried Corvina, Rondinella, Croatina, and Oseleta grapes, it offers complex aromas of fruit and spices. Ideal for grand occasions.
Italy - Veneto Dry red wine Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Corvina, Rondinella, Croatina, Oseleta
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Colour
Intense ruby red with garnet reflections, very deep and concentrated
Bouquet
Complex and enveloping, notes of spirits-soaked ripe fruit, sweet spices, tobacco, dark chocolate, and balsamic hints
Taste
Full-bodied, velvety and powerful, great structure with silky tannins, a sublime balance and a very long persistence
Alcohol content
Approx. 16.5% - 17% vol. (varies slightly by vintage)
Type of glass
Large glass for great red wines, 'Bordeaux Grand Cru' type or specific for Amarone
Pairings
Important red meats, game, braised dishes, aged cheeses. Also perfect as a meditation wine
Refinement
Approx. 36 months in new French oak barriques, followed by at least 24 months in bottle
Vinification
Natural drying of grapes for 3-4 months, soft pressing, fermentation in steel, then aging in wood
18°C - 20°C, decant at least one hour before serving