Amarone della Valpolicella Docg Monte Sant'Urbano
GRAPEVINE Corvina veronese and Corvinone 70%, Rondinella 25%, Molinara 5%.VINEYARD Monte Sant'Urbano property, in the commune of Fumane. It covers an area of 19 hectares. It is situated on a hill with an altitude that varies from 280 to 350 m above sea level and enjoys excellent exposure to the sun. The soil of volcanic origin, limestone-cretaceous type, favours the retention of moisture preventing drought.HARVESTING SYSTEMVerona pergola planting placed on crags supported by walls asecco, called "marogne". Manual selection of the best bunches from the end of September to mid-October and drying for 100 days in the drying room under optimal temperature and humidity conditions. During these months the grapes lose about 42% of their initial weight with a considerable increase in sugar.VINIFICATION Pressing in January with a roller crusher-destemmer.Maceration in stainless steel tanks for a period of 35 days with periodic pumping over and délestage at a temperature of 16° - 18°C. Separation of the skins in mid-February and completion of the alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in 50 hl oak casks. Ageing in 500 l Allier oak tonneaux for 24 months and in 20-40 hl oak casks for a further 12 months. ALCOHOLIC STRENGTH 15% vol.HORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICSIntense garnet red in colour, it has an ethereal perfume of withered fruit and is full-bodied, warm, enveloping and dry on the palate. An important wine of rare elegance, it lends itself well to ageing.GASTRONOMIC PAIRINGSIndicate with robust main courses of red meat such as braised meats and game, excellent with mature cheeses. Also recommended at the end of a good meal.SERVING TEMPERATURE18°C.