COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2009
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
PRODUCER
Azienda Agricola Zyme
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Zýme La Mattonara Riserva Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2009 is a full-bodied red wine from the Veneto region of Italy. Produced by Azienda Agricola Zyme, founded by Celestino Gaspari who honed his skills under Giuseppe Quintarelli, the wine hails from the historic Valpolicella Classico zone. A defining characteristic of Amarone production is the appassimento process, where grapes are dried for approximately 120 days to intensify their sugars and aromas. This Riserva designation signifies extended aging, with this particular vintage maturing for nine years in Slavonian oak casks. The winery itself is notable for its modern design integrated into a former quarry, reflecting a contemporary approach to winemaking rooted in tradition.
ALCOHOL
16.0%
AVG. PRICE
€350
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are dried for 120 days to concentrate sugars and flavors.
Fact 02
This Riserva spent 9 years aging in Slavonian oak.
Fact 03
The winery is built into a former quarry.
Fact 04
Founded by a winemaker trained by Giuseppe Quintarelli.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Zýme La Mattonara Riserva Amarone della Valpolicella Classico begins with the appassimento process, where harvested grapes are dried for approximately 120 days to concentrate their sugars and aromas. This is followed by fermentation, which contributes to the wine's characteristic richness and high alcohol content. The wine then undergoes an extended aging period of nine years in Slavonian oak casks, a process that refines its structure and develops its complex profile. The grapes used are traditional Amarone varietals, cultivated in the Valpolicella Classico region. The winery, Azienda Agricola Zyme, founded by Celestino Gaspari, employs a winemaking approach that honors traditional techniques while incorporating modern practices.
