COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Oseleta
PRODUCER
Azienda Agricola Zanoni Pietro
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG from Azienda Agricola Zanoni Pietro is a red wine from the Veneto region of Italy. The wine is produced using grapes from the Valpolicella appellation, with a blend of Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Oseleta. The producer, Azienda Agricola Zanoni Pietro, has a history rooted in Valpolicella viticulture, with Pietro Zanoni leading the estate with a focus on quality and tradition. The 2016 vintage is a notable year for this wine, which is characterized by its concentrated nature due to the 'appassimento' process.
ALCOHOL
16.5%
AVG. PRICE
€65
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are dried for 100-120 days, concentrating their sugars and flavors.
Fact 02
The wine boasts a high alcohol content, often around 16.5% ABV.
Fact 03
It is aged for a total of 24 months in French vats, followed by bottle aging.
Fact 04
The Zanoni estate's vines are over 40 years old.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of this Amarone della Valpolicella begins with the careful selection of grapes, which are then subjected to the 'appassimento' process, drying in a ventilated room for 100-120 days. This concentrates the sugars and flavors. Following re-selection and crushing, the wine undergoes fermentation and maceration for 21-28 days. Post-fermentation, it rests in French vats for 24 months, followed by at least 24 months of bottle aging before market release. The vineyard practices involve limited yields from old vines.
