Amarone della Valpolicella DOC 2017
Alc:
16% ABV
Grapes:
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
Vinification:
Grapes dried for 3–4 months, slow fermentation, then aged 36 months in French oak barriques.
Color:
Deep garnet red.
Nose:
Intense aromas of black cherry, dried plum, chocolate, tobacco, licorice, and sweet spice.
Palate:
Full-bodied and powerful; rich dried fruit, velvety tannins, hints of balsamic herbs, and a very long finish.
Style:
Classic Ferragu Amarone — opulent, concentrated, yet balanced by freshness.
Scores:
James Suckling 95, Falstaff 94.
Description
Aged for 4 years in French and American Oak, the wine has a deep ruby red color with raisin bouquet that hints of sweet jam with spices. Full, supple and persistent to the palate. Excellent tannin