Azienda Agricola Crosarola Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Veneto Italy 2021

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60% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 15% Corvinone, and 5% Molinara. Deep ruby in color with a tinge of garnet on the edges. This wine opens with aromas of black cherry compote, dried fig, blackberry preserves, plum, raisin, aromatic herbs, cocoa, vanilla, clove, baking spice, leather, and earthy char. The palate is rich and layered with flavors of stewed black plum, black cherry, mocha, dark chocolate, licorice, dried herbs, cinnamon, and balsamic reduction. Dry with medium-plus acidity, high chalky tannins, full body, medium-plus flavor intensity, and a long finish, the wine shows impressive concentration and structure while remaining balanced through freshness and integrated oak, delivering a powerful yet polished expression. The wine has a potential for gaining and developing characteristics for approximately ten years.

Food Pairing: Braised short ribs, osso buco, aged Parmigiano Reggiano, wild mushroom risotto, venison, grilled ribeye, lamb shank, dark chocolate desserts

Average analytical data: 15.5% alcohol, served at 16-18°C.

The grapes are hand-selected, bunch by bunch, and left to rest in shallow crates called "platò" for approximately three months in a protected and naturally ventilated environment. Pressing takes place at the end of January. The fermentation process is very long and controlled. The product is first placed in steel tanks and then aged in French oak barrels.