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CRU Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG

by Buglioni · Lombardia, Italy

TypeRed
GrapesCorvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Croatina, Oseleta
Alcohol16.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
BuglioniLombardia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit comes from the Sant’Ambrogio vineyard, at 151 m above sea level. Its deep, fertile brown clay soil retains resilience in dry conditions. The vines average 20 years of age.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand in the second half of September and slowly dried in dedicated rooms at the winery until January. After crushing and destemming, fermentation proceeds at a controlled 24 °C. The must undergoes 25 days of maceration with daily pump-overs. Malolactic fermentation follows the completion of alcoholic fermentation.

Ageing

The wine matures for 36 months in tonneaux and large barrels, followed by a further 24 months in bottle in the winery’s cellars.