COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2013
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara
PRODUCER
Ruffo Vini
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Ernesto Ruffo Amarone Amarone 2013 is a red wine from the Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG appellation in Veneto, Italy. Produced by Ruffo Vini, a small artisan winery known for its limited production, the wine is a result of traditional winemaking methods. The vineyards are located on slopes with volcanic basalt soil. The 2013 vintage presented challenging weather conditions, leading to wines that often require significant aging.
ALCOHOL
16.0%
AVG. PRICE
€165
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are dried for 3-4 months to concentrate sugars.
Fact 02
This wine is typically released after 10 years from harvest.
Fact 03
Vineyards are planted on volcanic basalt soil.
Fact 04
Ruffo Vini produces only about 5,000 bottles annually.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Ernesto Ruffo Amarone Amarone 2013 involves the crucial appassimento process, where grapes are dried for three to four months to concentrate their sugars and flavors. Following fermentation, the wine is subjected to an extended aging period, typically 90 to 100 months in small oak barrels, followed by significant time in bottle before release. This meticulous approach is central to the producer's artisan philosophy.
