COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
PRODUCER
Orion Wines
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Tenute Fiorebelli Amarone della Valpolicella 2017 is a red wine from the Veneto region of Italy, produced by Orion Wines under the Tenute Fiorebelli brand. The wine's production utilizes the 'appassito' method, a traditional technique involving the drying of grapes to intensify their characteristics. Orion Wines, established in 2010, aimed to balance traditional winemaking with contemporary methods to produce wines of interest at accessible price points. The vineyard for this wine is located in the Valpolicella appellation, known for its suitability for red grape varietals. The 2017 vintage is characterized by its full body and robust structure.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€36
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Amarone grapes are dried for weeks, losing up to 40% of their weight.
Fact 02
The 'appassito' method concentrates sugars, leading to higher alcohol levels.
Fact 03
The 'Coste Bianche' vineyard sits at 250 meters above Negrar.
Fact 04
Orion Wines was founded with a mission to offer quality wines at fair prices.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of this Amarone della Valpolicella involves the 'appassito' method, where harvested grapes are dried to concentrate their sugars and flavors. Following this drying process, the grapes are fermented slowly over 30 days. The resulting wine is then aged for 20 months in a mix of first and second passage American and French oak barriques. This combination of traditional grape drying and extended oak aging is fundamental to the wine's character.
