COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara
PRODUCER
Winepartners Nordic AB
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Castelmondo Amarone della Valpolicella is a DOCG wine from the Veneto region of Italy, crafted from Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes. The wine's distinctive character is shaped by the appassimento method, where grapes are dried to intensify their natural qualities. Winepartners Nordic AB, the importer, emphasizes a collaborative approach with its partner wineries. The 2017 vintage experienced a hot summer with some drought, followed by beneficial late-season rains, which contributed to the development of ripe grapes with substantial extract and robust tannins, positioning it as a vintage with significant concentration and aging potential.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Amarone grapes are dried for months, concentrating sugars and flavors.
Fact 02
The 2017 vintage was challenging but produced powerful wines.
Fact 03
Valpolicella is the only region where true Amarone can be made.
Fact 04
The appassimento method can increase grape sugar by up to 30%.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The creation of Castelmondo Amarone della Valpolicella involves the traditional appassimento technique, where harvested grapes are dried for an extended period to concentrate their sugars and flavors. Following this, the grapes undergo fermentation, often with extended maceration to maximize extraction. The resulting wine is then aged for a minimum of two years, typically in oak, to allow for integration and development of its complex profile. This meticulous process is central to achieving the distinctive richness and structure of Amarone.
