COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2014
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara
PRODUCER
Società Agricola Le Bignele
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Le Bignele is a dry red wine from Società Agricola Le Bignele, a family-owned estate with roots dating back to 1818 in the Valpolicella Classico region of Veneto, Italy. The winery is named after its location, 'Bignele'. The wine's distinctive character is shaped by the appassimento process, where grapes are dried for approximately 120 days, a method central to its identity. The Aldrighetti family's deep involvement in every stage of winemaking, from meticulous grape selection to bottling, underscores their commitment to producing high-quality wines.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€31
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are dried for 120 days to concentrate flavors.
Fact 02
Family has owned the land since 1818.
Fact 03
The wine's name comes from the estate's locality, 'Bignele'.
Fact 04
Amarone must have a minimum potential alcohol of 14%.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Le Bignele involves the crucial appassimento technique, where selected grapes are air-dried for around 120 days to concentrate their sugars and flavors. Following this drying period, the grapes undergo fermentation. The resulting wine is then aged in oak barrels for an extended time, a minimum of two years as per DOCG regulations, contributing to its development and structure. The maximum yield for Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG is set at 12 tons per hectare.
