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Opere di San Pietro Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG wine — Girardi winery — Dionysus

Opere di San Pietro Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG

by Girardi · Veneto, Italy

TypeRed
GrapesCorvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
Alcohol15.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
GirardiVeneto, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes grow in the "Opere di San Pietro" vineyard, in the historic heart of Valpolicella Classico.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand and dried under press for five months. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks.

Ageing

The wine matures for at least 30 months in 35 hL Slavonian oak barrels, followed by six months in large botti.

Tasting profile

Rich in character.