COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, Molinara, Oseleta
PRODUCER
Cantine Giacomo Montresor
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Montresor Amarone della Valpolicella 2018 is a full-bodied red wine from the Valpolicella Classico zone in Veneto, Italy. Produced by Cantine Giacomo Montresor, a winery with a history dating back to 1892, this wine utilizes the traditional appassimento method of air-drying grapes. The blend typically features Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, Molinara, and sometimes Oseleta. A distinctive feature of Montresor wines is the 'Satinato' frosted bottle, patented by the founder to protect wine during transport. The winery is committed to natural vineyard management and has also established a Wine Museum.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€229
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'Satinato' bottle was patented by Giacomo Montresor in 1921.
Fact 02
Montresor's vineyards are managed using natural farming practices.
Fact 03
The winery houses a Wine Museum dedicated to regional wine culture.
Fact 04
The appassimento process concentrates grapes for 100-120 days.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Montresor Amarone della Valpolicella begins with grapes cultivated in the Valpolicella Classico zone. A defining step is the appassimento method, where harvested grapes are air-dried for 100-120 days to concentrate sugars and polyphenols. This is followed by a soft pressing and slow fermentation on the skins. The resulting wine then undergoes aging in oak barrels for at least 18 months, contributing to its structure and complexity. The winery employs natural farming practices in its vineyards.
