COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
PRODUCER
Cantina Danese
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Danese Cantina 2016 is a red wine from the Valpolicella region of Veneto, Italy. Cantina Danese, the producer, has a family tradition of winemaking dating back to the early 1950s. The winery is located in Roncà, within the Lessini Mountains National Park. The wine's distinctiveness comes from the 'appassimento' process, where grapes are dried to concentrate flavors, and the 'Classico' designation, indicating grapes from the historic heartland of Valpolicella. The 2016 vintage is recognized for its potential for structure and aging.
ALCOHOL
15.5%
AVG. PRICE
€41
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Amarone grapes are dried for about 120 days.
Fact 02
It's often called a 'winemaker's wine' due to its complex process.
Fact 03
The 'Classico' name denotes grapes from the historic Valpolicella zone.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Amarone della Valpolicella Classico involves the 'appassimento' process, where harvested grapes are dried for approximately 120 days to concentrate sugars and flavors. This is followed by a slow and gentle fermentation lasting around 100 days under controlled conditions. The wine is then aged extensively in oak barrels before being bottled and aged further. The 'Classico' designation indicates that the grapes are sourced from the historic heartland of the Valpolicella region.
