COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
PRODUCER
Collis Heritage S.p.A.
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Casalforte Amarone della Valpolicella 2019 is a DOCG-designated red wine from the Veneto region of Italy, produced by Collis Heritage S.p.A. This producer was formed through the merger of Casa Sartori 1898 and Cantine Riondo, aiming to combine historical winemaking practices with contemporary methods. The wine originates from the Valpolicella region, known for its specific viticultural conditions that are crucial for Amarone production. The unique characteristics of this wine are a result of the traditional appassimento process, where grapes are dried to intensify their flavors and aromas, a hallmark of Amarone della Valpolicella.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€34
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Amarone grapes are dried for months, concentrating sugars and flavors.
Fact 02
The name 'Amarone' means 'great bitter one'.
Fact 03
This wine is a blend of indigenous Italian grape varieties.
Fact 04
The appassimento process can reduce grape weight by up to 40%.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Casalforte Amarone della Valpolicella 2019 begins with the meticulous appassimento process, where harvested grapes are dried in controlled warehouses until December to concentrate their flavors and sugars. Fermentation then takes place on the skins for about 20 days, facilitating the extraction of key compounds. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes a minimum of 18 months of aging in oak barrels, complemented by a further 6 months of bottle aging before release. The maximum grape yield per hectare is regulated at 12,000 kilograms, and the wine must achieve a minimum potential alcohol level of 14% after drying, with a final minimum alcohol content of 14.0%.
