COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2013
GRAPE
Corvina, Rondinella, Oseleta
PRODUCER
Cantine Lenotti
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Di Carlo Amarone della Valpolicella from Cantine Lenotti is a testament to the traditional *appassimento* method, where grapes are dried to intensify their character before fermentation. This wine hails from the esteemed Valpolicella Classico region in Veneto, an area known for its unique terroir. Cantine Lenotti, a family-run winery established in 1906, imbues its winemaking with a legacy of passion and dedication. The 2013 vintage, while marked by challenging weather, yielded wines of notable power and character, reflecting the meticulous efforts of the producers.
ALCOHOL
15.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-19°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Amarone's name is said to stem from a 'bitter' dry wine accidentally created from Recioto.
Fact 02
Grapes for this wine are dried, concentrating sugars and flavors.
Fact 03
Cantine Lenotti exports 90% of its production.
Fact 04
The 2013 vintage faced challenging weather conditions.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of this Amarone della Valpolicella begins with the traditional *appassimento* process, where selected grapes are dried to concentrate their sugars and flavors. This is followed by a slow, extended fermentation lasting several months at controlled temperatures, ensuring thorough extraction. The wine then matures in oak wood butts for an extended period, typically 3 to 5 years, before bottling. This meticulous approach is employed only in the best years, utilizing grapes from the finest red varietals of the Valpolicella Classico region.
