COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Oseleta, Croatina
PRODUCER
Zýme di Celestino Gaspari
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Amarone Kyrenia 2018 from Zýmē di Celestino Gaspari is an Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG from the Veneto region of Italy. The wine's name, 'Kyrenia,' draws inspiration from ancient Greek ships, signifying a new direction for Zýmē towards refined and accessible expressions of Amarone. The producer, Zýmē, founded by Celestino Gaspari, is rooted in a philosophy of natural winemaking, emphasizing respect for the environment and the inherent expression of the vine. The estate's logo, a vine leaf within a pentagon, symbolizes the five core elements of winemaking: man, vine, earth, sun, and water.
ALCOHOL
15.5%
AVG. PRICE
€110
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Kyrenia name inspired by ancient Greek wine ships.
Fact 02
Zýmē means 'yeast' in Greek, symbolizing natural transformation.
Fact 03
Winemaker Celestino Gaspari emphasizes respect for nature's rhythms.
Fact 04
The winery logo represents five essential winemaking elements.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Amarone Kyrenia 2018 begins with the appassimento technique, where grapes are naturally semi-dried for at least 90 days. Following pressing in January, fermentation takes place in steel tanks and concrete vats without added yeasts or biotechnical agents. Maceration on the skins lasts for over two months, with minimal pumpovers or punchdowns. The wine is then aged for a minimum of five years in large Slavonian oak ovals, followed by at least 12 months of bottle aging. Regular topping-up is the only operation performed during aging.
