Corte Figaretto Amarone della Valpolicella, 2016

Grape varieties: Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara, Oseleta, Corvinone, Croatina Production area: Estate grown in Valpantena between Poiano and Quinto near Figaretto Vineyards: Situated on a hillside with southern exposure, clay soil, strongly calcareous. The plants are Gujot with a density of 4500 vines per hectare and in part to pergola with 3000 vines per hectare. Harvest: By hand in wooden crates in the third week of October. Winemaking: Is carried out after drying for 120 days in our loft with a weight loss of 55%. The grapes are crushed by gravity into small stainless steel vats of 50 hl. Daily pumping delestage throughout the duration of fermentation. Maturation: Ageing for 24 months in French oak barrels and 6 months in bottle. Deep ruby red color, looks nice with hints of ripe red fruit, hints of spice and leather, full-bodied, round, soft, very elegant and long finish. Food matching: Great with main courses of venison, meat roasts, risotto with Amarone, yet also with cheese or