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Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG wine — Secondo Marco winery — Dionysus

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG

by Secondo Marco · Veneto, Italy

TypeRed
GrapesCorvinone, Corvina, Rondinella
Alcohol16.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Secondo MarcoVeneto, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes grow at 170 m at the foot of the Fumane Valley, on clay-limestone soils that contribute freshness and richness.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand, after which the finest bunches are selected and dried for 120 days to concentrate their flavours. Vinification begins with a low-temperature pre-fermentation maceration. Spontaneous fermentation then takes place on the skins for more than 90 days, without added yeast, contributing greater aromatic complexity.

Ageing

The wine matures for 48 months in 50 hl Slavonian oak barrels, followed by 24 months in bottle.

Tasting profile

Elegant and measured in intensity, the wine combines power with balance. Ageing brings notes of chocolate and spices, while the texture becomes more balanced and delicate.

Serving and pairing

Pair with grilled meat served with a berry sauce.