COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2011
GRAPE
Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella
PRODUCER
Antiche Terre Venete
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Antiche Terre Venete's Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva 2011 is a distinguished wine from the Veneto region, specifically the Valpolicella-Valpantena area. This Riserva is dedicated to the founder, representing three generations of winemaking passion and a blend of traditional techniques with a contemporary approach. The grapes are cultivated in the hills surrounding Verona, a territory known for its suitability for Amarone production. The wine's identity is rooted in its heritage, aiming to be an authentic expression of its origin.
ALCOHOL
16.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named 'Riserva del Fondatore' to honor the winery's founder.
Fact 02
Grapes undergo a 3-4 month natural drying process (Appassimento).
Fact 03
Aged in French oak barriques for at least 24 months.
Fact 04
The winery is located in Sezano, near Verona.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of this Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva begins with hand-harvested and carefully selected grapes. These grapes undergo the traditional Appassimento process, where they are naturally dried for approximately 3-4 months to concentrate their sugars and flavors. Following this, the grapes are vinified, and a slow fermentation takes place during the winter. The resulting wine is then aged in small French oak barriques for around 24 months, followed by a period of refinement in the bottle before release.
