COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
PRODUCER
Cantina Valpolicella Negrar
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Castelmare Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2021 is a red wine from the Veneto region of Italy, produced by Cantina Valpolicella Negrar. It is made from Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes and falls under the Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico appellation. The wine's unique character is shaped by the traditional *appassimento* process and a dual aging regimen in French and Slavonian oak. Cantina Valpolicella Negrar is a cooperative winery with a long history in the region, and the 'Castelmare' label represents their commitment to quality and the expression of the Valpolicella Classico territory. The 2021 vintage was noted for a favorable, stress-free ripening period.
ALCOHOL
15.5%
AVG. PRICE
€324
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are dried for 3-4 months before winemaking.
Fact 02
A blend of French and Slavonian oak is used for aging.
Fact 03
Production for the 2021 vintage was limited to 2,000 bottles.
Fact 04
The wine is considered vegan-friendly.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Castelmare Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2021 begins with the *appassimento* process, where harvested grapes are dried for 3-4 months to concentrate sugars and flavors. Fermentation is carried out at controlled temperatures (10-18 °C) over approximately four weeks. The wine is then aged for 12 months in French oak tonneaux, followed by 12 months in Slavonian oak casks. A minimum of 12 months of bottle refinement completes the process before release.
