GIUSEPPE CAMPAGNOLA Amarone DOCG Classico "Vigneti Vallata di Marano" 2016

Intense ruby red colour with violet edge. Warm, spicy, powerful bouquet with intense aromas of cherry, bitter almond and vanilla. Full, rich, velvety flavour. Traditional natural drying of the grapes starts at the end of September for 90-100 days with a natural loose of 35-40% of the weight. Recommended drinking temperature 17 - 18°C.

Vinification: Soft pressing of the grapes in December/January, followed by a 30-days maceration on the skins.

Ageing: 60% of the wine is refined for 24 months in big Oak barrels, and 40% of the wine is refined for 18 months in new French barriques from Allier oak, then 6 months in the bottle.

Grape variety: Corvina Veronese and Corvinone Veronese 65%, Rondinella 35%. Bunches are handpicked and rigorously selected at the end of September.

Alcoholic content : 15,3%

Award: James Suckling 96