Wine Name: Amarone della Valpolicella
Winery: Il Re Pazzo, Terre di Leone
Region: Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy
Denomination: Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
Varietal: 40% Corvina, 30% Corvinone, 20% Rondinella, 10% Oseleta
Tasting Notes:
This Amarone presents an intense fruit profile complemented by a surprisingly fresh backbone, making it remarkably easy to enjoy. The nose is filled with aromas of ripe fruit, jam, spices, and subtle notes of tobacco. On the palate, the wine is rich and smooth with a balanced structure, leading to a long and pleasurable finish.
Winemaking Process:
The grapes are hand-harvested in small crates and undergo a drying process in fruttai for about 110 days. After a cold prefermentative maceration in stainless steel for 7-9 days, fermentation occurs under controlled temperatures. The wine is then aged for 36 months in French oak barrels and a minimum of 8 months in bottle before release.
Perfect For:
Amarone della Valpolicella Il Re Pazzo is an elegant wine that pairs excellently with hearty dishes such as meat-based pasta, roasts, grilled red meats, game, and aged cheeses. It is ages beautifully for many years.