The Bertani Amarone 1978 is an icon of Veneto, a masterpiece of structure and longevity. Made from Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes, it is a wine of deep complexity and embracing softness.
Italy - Veneto Dry Red Wine DOCG Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, Molinara
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Colour
Intense garnet red with orange and brick-red reflections
Bouquet
Complex, ethereal. Fruit preserved in spirit, tobacco, leather, sweet spices, cocoa, balsamic and tertiary notes.
Taste
Full, enveloping, warm, soft. Great structure, exceptional persistence. Balance between acidity and smooth tannins.
Alcohol content
15% vol
Type of glass
Large balloon glass or wide glass for structured red wines
Pairings
Game, roasts, aged cheeses, dark chocolate, meditation wine
Refinement
Long aging in large oak barrels and then in bottle for decades
Vinification
Grape drying for 3-4 months, slow controlled fermentation