COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Corvina, Rondinella, other native grapes
PRODUCER
Begali Lorenzo
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Begali Lorenzo Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2018 hails from the Valpolicella Classica sub-region of Veneto, Italy. Produced by the family-run Azienda Agricola Begali Lorenzo, this wine is a testament to traditional Valpolicella winemaking. The grapes, a blend of Corvina (65%), Rondinella (30%), and other native varieties (5%), undergo a 100-day drying process known as 'appassimento' after careful selection. The estate's vineyards are located in Cengia, on the slopes of the Castelrotto hill, employing the classic pergola vineyard structure. This vintage benefited from a warm summer, contributing to the grapes' ripeness.
ALCOHOL
16.5%
AVG. PRICE
€47
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are dried for 100 days, concentrating their sugars and flavors.
Fact 02
Vineyards utilize the traditional pergola training system.
Fact 03
The Begali estate is situated on the slopes of the Castelrotto hill.
Fact 04
Lorenzo Begali is recognized for his commitment to traditional Valpolicella winemaking.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Begali Lorenzo Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2018 begins with careful grape selection in the vineyard and a subsequent selection in the 'fruithouse'. The selected grapes are then dried for 100 days using the traditional 'appassimento' method. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately three years in a combination of large and small oak barrels. Further aging in bottle precedes its release to the market. The estate employs respectful agricultural practices, maintaining low and natural yields.
