COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara
PRODUCER
Monte Santoccio
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Monte Santoccio Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2017 is a red wine from the Valpolicella Classico DOCG appellation in Veneto, Italy. The producer, Monte Santoccio, is a boutique winery led by winemaker Nicola Ferrari, who was a protégé of Giuseppe Quintarelli. The estate emphasizes owning its vineyards, which are organically farmed and include vines over 90 years old, situated on stony, calcareous soils in Fumane. The 2017 vintage was marked by challenging weather conditions, including frosts and wildfires. The wine is made from a blend of traditional Valpolicella grapes, including Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Molinara.
ALCOHOL
16.0%
AVG. PRICE
€55
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are organically farmed, with some vines over 90 years old.
Fact 02
Winemaker Nicola Ferrari trained under the iconic Giuseppe Quintarelli.
Fact 03
The wine undergoes a long appassimento (grape drying) process.
Fact 04
Awarded 95 points by Decanter for the 2017 vintage.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Monte Santoccio Amarone della Valpolicella Classico begins with a long appassimento, or drying, of the grapes. Following this, the grapes undergo extended maceration and fermentation in stainless steel tanks, often with spontaneous fermentations. The wine is then aged for a significant period, typically two years in tonneaux (large oak barrels), with further refinement in large barrels. This meticulous process is designed to concentrate flavors and build structure.
