COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2015
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara
PRODUCER
Il Roverone
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Il Roverone 2015 is a red wine from the Veneto region of Italy, specifically the Valpolicella Classico sub-region. It is produced by Il Roverone, part of the Monte Faustino estate, which is owned by the Fornaser family. The Il Roverone vineyard holds historical significance as the first family vineyard, with vines dating back to the early 1900s. The vineyard's terroir is characterized by porous, yellowish limestone soil. A defining aspect of this wine's production is the traditional appassimento process, where grapes are air-dried for about 120 days to concentrate their sugars and flavors. The 2015 vintage is recognized for its intensity and density.
ALCOHOL
16.0%
AVG. PRICE
€60
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vines at Il Roverone were planted by Giuseppe Fornaser in the 1920s.
Fact 02
The vineyard soil is porous, yellowish limestone.
Fact 03
Grapes are air-dried for approximately 120 days.
Fact 04
This wine boasts a substantial 16% alcohol by volume.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Il Roverone 2015 begins with grapes from the Il Roverone vineyard. A key technique is the appassimento process, where harvested grapes are air-dried for approximately 120 days to concentrate their sugars and flavors. Following this, fermentation occurs in steel tanks. The wine then undergoes a minimum of two years of aging in wooden barrels before bottling, a crucial step for developing its structure and complexity.
