Amarone della Valpolicella XIX
Alc:
16.5% ABV
Grapes:
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
Vinification:
Produced only in the best years in extremely limited quantity. Long appassimento, slow fermentation, and extended aging in French oak (up to 4 years).
Color:
Dark garnet, almost opaque.
Nose:
Extraordinary depth; layers of dried cherry, blackberry liqueur, figs, cocoa, roasted coffee, exotic spice, and leather.
Palate:
Monumental and complex; dense fruit, firm but polished tannins, balsamic tones, and endless finish.
Style:
The pinnacle of Ferragu’s production — an Amarone of great concentration, longevity, and collectibility.
Scores:
James Suckling 96, Robert Parker 95, Decanter 95.
Description
Strong ruby red color, bouquet of ripe fruit that blends perfectly with vanilla and spices.The flavor is full, supple and persistent. A wine of stature with superb clarity.