COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2012
GRAPE
Corvina, Rondinella, Corvinone, Molinara
PRODUCER
Le Guaite di Noemi
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG from Le Guaite di Noemi, vintage 2012, is produced in the Mezzane di Sopra sub-region of Valpolicella, Veneto. The wine is a product of the traditional appassimento method, where grapes are dried to concentrate their flavors and sugars. Le Guaite di Noemi is a family winery led by Noemi Pizzighella, who emphasizes a deep connection to the land. The estate's location at high altitudes with diverse soil types contributes to the wine's unique profile. The 2012 vintage was marked by challenging weather that resulted in wines of notable depth and concentration.
ALCOHOL
16.5%
AVG. PRICE
€135
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are dried for 100-120 days, losing up to 40% of their weight.
Fact 02
The Mezzane Valley soils are a mix of limestone, basaltic rock, and volcanic soil.
Fact 03
The wine undergoes 48 months of aging in new French oak barriques.
Fact 04
The 2012 vintage earned a Gold medal at the Sakura Awards.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Amarone della Valpolicella Le Guaite di Noemi 2012 begins with the appassimento process, where harvested grapes are dried for 100-120 days. This concentrates sugars, polyphenols, and aromas. The dried grapes are then pressed, followed by cold maceration and fermentation with selected yeasts at controlled temperatures. Malolactic fermentation is also carried out. The wine undergoes extensive aging, typically 48 months in new French oak barriques, followed by a minimum of 72 months of bottle aging. Regulations require a minimum of two years of aging for Amarone DOCG.
