COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Corvina, Rondinella, Corvinone
PRODUCER
Alpha Zeta
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The 'A' Amarone della Valpolicella 2021 from Alpha Zeta is a full-bodied red wine from the Veneto region of Italy, specifically the Valpolicella appellation. Produced in the Valpantena Valley, it is a testament to the traditional *appassimento* winemaking technique. Alpha Zeta, founded by David Gleave MW and Matt Thomson, aims to create modern, fruit-forward wines that express the character of the region. The 2021 vintage was marked by favorable weather, contributing to healthy grape harvests with good acidity.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€38
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are dried for 120-150 days, losing about 40% of their weight.
Fact 02
The name 'Alpha Zeta' signifies a complete approach to winemaking.
Fact 03
The Valpantena Valley's soils are poor and chalky, promoting fruit quality.
Fact 04
This wine is considered vegan-friendly.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of 'A' Amarone della Valpolicella involves the traditional *appassimento* method, where grapes are dried in ventilated rooms for 120-150 days, losing significant weight and concentrating sugars and flavors. After drying, the grapes are fermented for about 20 days at 18-20°C with daily pumping over. The wine then undergoes 18 months of aging in French oak barriques, followed by a period of maturation in concrete tanks before bottling. The 2021 harvest benefited from favorable weather conditions, yielding healthy grapes with good acidity.
