COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
PRODUCER
Collis Heritage S.p.A.
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Casalforte Amarone Riserva 2016 is an Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Riserva from Veneto, Italy, produced by Collis Heritage S.p.A. under the Casalforte brand. The 'Riserva' designation indicates a selection of superior batches that undergo extended aging. The name 'Casalforte' reflects a connection to traditional farmhouses and the dedication of the winemakers. Collis Heritage S.p.A. is a company formed by the union of Casa Sartori 1898 and Cantine Riondo, aiming to produce authentic wines rooted in tradition and the enhancement of their territory. The 2016 vintage is noted as generally excellent.
ALCOHOL
15.5%
AVG. PRICE
€75
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Riserva means extra aging for enhanced elegance.
Fact 02
'Casalforte' honors farmhouses and winemaking spirit.
Fact 03
Each bottle is individually numbered.
Fact 04
Part of a premium line from Cantine Riondo.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Casalforte Amarone Riserva 2016 involves the traditional appassimento process, where grapes are dried to concentrate their components before fermentation. The maximum grape yield is regulated by the Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG appellation. For the Riserva designation, the wine undergoes an extended aging period of at least two years in wooden casks, with an additional two years of aging compared to the standard Amarone. Approximately 20,000 bottles of the 2016 Riserva were produced, with each bottle individually numbered.
