Authentic Veronese Appassimento from the classic Valpolicella varieties, dried for 30 days and aged 6 months in oak.
Bright berry and black cherry aromas with just a touch of spice. The palate has all of Valpolicella's appealing fresh cherry and ripe bramble fruit, along with added weight and complexity from maturation in oak. Supple tannins lead to a finish of delicate sweetness, offset by fresh acidity.
One of Verona's historic houses, founded by Giacomo Montresor in 1892, with a reputation built on high quality, affordable Valpolicella and Amarone. In recent years the range has grown steadily with vineyards being developed in Friuli and northern Veneto, around Conegliano.
Produced from Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella grapes harvested from hillside vineyards north of Verona.
'Appassimento' refers to the process by which the grapes are dried for a few months before being pressed and vinified - this technique is more common in the Veneto than elsewhere in Italy. In this instance the grapes are dried for 30 days before vinification, and the wine spends 6 months in oak. The resulting red is rich with some residual sweetness.
Great with barbecues, slow-cooked and caramelised meat dishes, or strong-flavoured cheeses.
Decanter World Wine Awards 2021 - Silver
