COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2014
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
PRODUCER
Paladin
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Casa Lupo is an elegant expression of Valpolicella's winemaking heritage, crafted under the expertise of the Paladin family. Sourced from selected hillside vineyards in the Veneto region, where the cooling breezes of the Lessini mountains and Lake Garda temper the climate, this Amarone represents a dedication to traditional methods. The 2014 vintage, despite its challenging and cooler growing season, yielded wines of remarkable elegance, freshness, and aromatic complexity, showcasing a more refined and classic side of this famous appellation.
ALCOHOL
15.5%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The grapes lose up to 40% of their water weight during the traditional appassimento drying process.
Fact 02
Casa Lupo is a dedicated project by the Paladin family, focusing on the historic terroirs of Valpolicella.
Fact 03
The 2014 vintage in Veneto was cooler and wetter, resulting in an Amarone of exceptional elegance and higher natural acidity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes—primarily Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella—are hand-harvested and undergo the traditional 'appassimento' process, drying in well-ventilated rooms (fruttaio) for several months to concentrate sugars, acids, and flavors. Following a slow, temperature-controlled fermentation on the skins, the wine is aged in oak casks for a minimum of 18 to 24 months, allowing the robust structure to soften and develop complex tertiary characteristics before bottling.
