Red wine - Costa Arènte - Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva

Red wine - Costa Arènte - Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Format: Glass bottle 75cl - 1.5Lt   Red wine - Costa Arènte - Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva - Data sheet Grapes: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, other grapes as per specifications Grape yield: 50 qli/ha Origin: Valpantena (La Costa di Romagnano - Grezzana) Altitude: terracing from 150 to 250 metres above sea level, vines 10-25 years old Breeding method: Veronese single and double pergola Planting density: 3,600 - 4,400 plants/hectare Refinement: 3 years in tonneaux, 1 year in Slavonian barrels and 1 year in bottle Vintage: 2018 – First vintage: 2016 Analytical data: Alcohol 17% - Total acidity 5.5 g/l Longevity: 10-15 years Land: The grapes are grown on hillsides, extending up to an altitude of 600 m, mainly in the 100-250 m asl range. The substratum is made up of calcareous marl, is clay loam with a sub-alkaline reaction (pH 7.5-7.9) and is rich in mineral nutrients (potassium, manganese, calcium, iron, zinc). This soil type guarantees a high fixed acidity that, with the same alcohol content and structure, gives elegance and capacity for ageing. In the vineyards, it is not uncommon to find fossils; the permeability of the soil is average, with a low capacity to retain water. Vinification: The grapes are harvested by hand after careful selection to choose the most suitable bunches for drying. Once placed in the trays, they are placed in the drying loft for at least 3 months, during which time they lose on average 40% of their weight. Enzymatic processes and the development of noble rot complete the drying process. Towards the beginning of December, the grapes are destemmed, selected on the sorting table and then crushed. A short cold maceration precedes alcoholic fermentation, which lasts about 2 weeks, with frequent pumping over. This is followed by racking, malolactic fermentation and ageing first in tonneaux for 3 years and then at least one year in Slavonian oak casks. Refinement in the bottle lasts at least 1 year before release. Tasting: Intense ruby red colour with garnet hues, the nose is complex and immediately reveals hints of unripe cherry, morello cherry and plum with final notes of spice, pepper and tobacco. Complexity that continues in the mouth: enveloping and long tannin, with a drinkable freshness typical of the Valpantena that excellently balances the alcohol component. Combinations: It goes well with game, barbecued meat, braised meats and mature cheeses. Excellent as a meditation wine at the end of a meal. Best served at 18 - 20 °C. Find out more: To find out more about Sicilian wines, products Torrisis and the culinary traditions of Sicily, we recommend you visit our blog, full of interesting and overwhelming articles recounting its many facets. In the section recipes You will also find a wide variety of quick and easy cooking tips, as well as lots of ideas and useful advice on how to make the best use of our products in the kitchen and how to ensure that you create excellent dishes.