Cima Caponiera

DENOMINATION: Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG

Garnet red in colour. Aromatic notes of small berries such as ripe blueberries, blackberries and cherries are enhanced with spicy hints. The palate reveals a balanced profile with clear hints of dried grapes that give depth and character to the wine.

GRAPE VARIETY

45% Corvina; 15% Rondinella; 40% Corvinone

ANALYTICAL DATA

Alcohol: 15,5%
Suggested initial serving temperature: 17°C

FOOD PAIRINGS

Char-grilled meats; mature cheese; game

WINE MAKING PROCESS

The grapes are allowed to dry gently in well-ventilated rooms, concentrating their flavours, sweetness and colour. In winter, the grapes are crushed. Fermentation starts with natural yeast and then the must is filled into 2.000 l oak casks to finish fermenting. The wine matures in wood for about 4 years before bottling.

AREA OF PRODUCTION

A selection of the best grapes from vineyards in the hills of Valpolicella Classica.

SOIL

Gravel

HARVEST

Hand picked during the last two weeks of september and laid flat in small boxes, taking care not to overlap the bunches. This allows good air flow during the crucial drying process.