COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
PRODUCER
Cantina Valpolicella Negrar
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2021 from Cantina Valpolicella Negrar is a distinguished red wine from the Valpolicella Classica region in Veneto, Italy. It is produced by a historic cooperative winery, Cantina Valpolicella Negrar, founded in 1933, whose 'Cantina di Negrar' brand is central to preserving regional winegrowing traditions. The wine's uniqueness stems from the 'appassimento' process, a traditional method of drying grapes to intensify their character, and its 'Classico' status, indicating its origin from the historic heart of the Valpolicella appellation.
ALCOHOL
15.5%
AVG. PRICE
€31
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are dried for 3-4 months to concentrate flavors.
Fact 02
Yields are restricted to 65% of production per hectare for Amarone.
Fact 03
The 'Classico' designation signifies grapes from the historic core of Valpolicella.
Fact 04
This wine is vegan-friendly.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of this Amarone della Valpolicella Classico begins with hand-harvested grapes that undergo the traditional 'appassimento' process, drying for 100-120 days to concentrate sugars and flavors. Fermentation commences post-drying, typically in January or February, with a minimum natural alcoholic potential of 14% vol. The wine is then aged for a minimum of 18 months in large oak barrels (225 hl and 50 hl), followed by at least six months of bottle aging. Yields are restricted to a maximum of 65% of the production per hectare allowed for Amarone.
