[SOLD-OUT] Santa Sofia Amarone 2015

 

"Corvina and Corvinone (70%), Rondinella (30%).
The grapes are left to dry for 90 to 120 days before pressing.
A dark, almost inky ruby red colour with rich garnet hues. Bold yet delicate on the nose, it is redolent of ripe cherries, cassis and prunes; hints of milk chocolate, rhubarb and balsamic mentholated tobacco also come through, creating an exquisitely refined, harmonious and elegant bouquet. Tonic and juicy on the palate, it is a ripe, full-bodied wine with extremely lively tannins; an invigorating citrus note perfectly balances its high alcohol and helps make this big wine a most enjoyable drink.
Amarone is made from dried grapes and is therefore a concentrated, round and powerful wine, an elixir of long life. After a few years of bottle ageing, it becomes an excellent complement for luxurious dishes such as jugged hare, roast turkey with truffles, braised beef in red wine, Amarone risotto. When savoured at its peak, it pairs perfectly with ripe, pungent cheeses. A daring combination? Try it with cotechino.
This wine has a good ageing potential: it continues to evolve for a long period of time (8 to 12 years) and if well stored, it reaches its peak in its second or third decade." - Santa Sofia

 

"A rich Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico fragrant with black raspberry, dark cherry and savoury herb aromas on the nose. Juicy, mouth-watering on the palate with layers of ripe dark cherry, leather, sweet tobacco, dark chocolate and cake spice flavours. Perfect for a slow-braised beef brisket or ribs. Amarone della Valpolicella Classico food pairings: leg of lamb, pasta with tomato sauce, polenta dishes, venison, beef daube." - Natalie Maclean

 

 

 

Country:

Italy

Region:

Italy - Other

Variety:

Wine Red - Other

Size:

750mL