COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara, Oseleta, Turchetta
PRODUCER
Farina
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Farina Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2016 is a distinguished Italian red wine from the Valpolicella Classico sub-zone in Veneto. It is produced using the traditional *appassimento* method, where grapes are dried to concentrate their flavors. The wine is a blend of indigenous red grape varieties, primarily Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella, along with Molinara, Oseleta, and Turchetta. The Farina family has a winemaking history in the region exceeding 100 years, with the current generation focusing on maintaining tradition while embracing modern practices. The Valpolicella Classico region is known for its specific terroir that contributes to the character of its wines.
ALCOHOL
16.0%
AVG. PRICE
€52
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are dried for approximately four months, concentrating sugars and flavors.
Fact 02
The blend includes lesser-known indigenous grapes like Oseleta and Turchetta.
Fact 03
The Farina family's winemaking tradition dates back over 100 years.
Fact 04
Amarone is known for its rich, powerful profile due to the appassimento process.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Farina Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2016 begins with hand-harvested grapes from the Valpolicella Classico region. These grapes undergo the *appassimento* process, where they are air-dried for approximately four months on wooden slats or drying racks to concentrate sugars and flavors. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at 28°C with frequent pumping-over for 2-3 weeks. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in cement vats. The wine is then aged for 18 months in a combination of large Slavonian oak barrels and barriques, followed by 6 months in cement vats before bottle refinement.
