Monte Zovo Amarone della Valpolicella Veneto Italy 2017 750ml

The quality of their Amarone stands out from the large selection of wines, which range from historic Verona appellations to more interesting wines. It displays aromas of sweet, ripe fruit, enhanced by dark chocolate and oaky overtones. The wines opens warm and velvety in the month, progressing into a soft, powerful palate along with well-integrated tannins.

Grapes drying “Appassimento”:

The grapes remain in the drying facility for a few months in wintertime, during which they undergo physical processes. The most evident is the drying of the grapes. The average reduction of the water content is between the 30% and 35%.The result is a higher concentration of sugars, together with other components.

Vinification and Ageing:

The grapes are destemmed and pressed. The fermentation lasts about 20 days in stainless steel tanks. The ageing takes place in tonneaux and barriques and lasts approximately 24 months. The wine is then blended in stainless steel tanks where it remains for 6 months. The wine refines in bottle for 12 months before commercial release.

Grape Variety

55– 65% Covina

25– 35% Corvinone

5– 15% Rondinella

Tasting Notes:

Color

Intense ruby red color      

Aromas

Ripe fruits, cherries under spirits, notes of intense spices

Taste

Full-bodied and rich, warm, with ripe and round tannins.

Serving Temperature

16- 18 Celsius

Food Pairing Suggestion

Braised, grilled and stewed meat and game. Excellent with matured cheeses.

Glass Recommendation

Bordeaux red wine glass