COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
PRODUCER
Ca' Rugate
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Ca' Rugate Amarone della Valpolicella 2018 is a DOCG wine from the Veneto region, produced by the Tessari family. The wine's distinctive character is shaped by the traditional 'appassimento' method, where grapes undergo a months-long drying process. The vineyards are situated in Montecchia di Crosara, on soils composed of limestone and gravel. Ca' Rugate, a family-run agricultural business for four generations, has been committed to organic viticulture since 2017, reflecting a deep respect for nature and environmental stewardship. The 2018 vintage experienced varied weather, with producers carefully managing the harvest to ensure grape quality.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€53
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are hand-picked and carefully laid in small boxes for optimal drying.
Fact 02
Ca' Rugate has been practicing organic viticulture since 2017.
Fact 03
The Tessari family has been farming this land for over a century.
Fact 04
Amarone's 'appassimento' process can concentrate sugars by up to 30%.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Ca' Rugate Amarone della Valpolicella 2018 begins with the traditional 'appassimento' method, where grapes are dried for several months to concentrate sugars and aromas. Fermentation is typically initiated by natural yeasts and proceeds slowly. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in oak for an extended period, usually between 25 and 30 months. Grapes are hand-harvested in late September and carefully handled to facilitate the drying process. Ca' Rugate, managed by the Tessari family, adheres to organic viticulture practices and has avoided chemical fertilizers since 2004.
