NZ
Australia
Family-run Pieropan, Amarone since 1998, volcanic foothill vineyards.
Appassimento, dried grapes, French tonneaux and Slavonian oak.
Dense dark cherry, cocoa, velvety tannin, warming length.
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Description
Pieropan Amarone della Valpolicella 2018 is the estate's boldest red, crafted with the same commitment to clarity and terroir expression that defines their whites. Made from hand-harvested Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Croatina grapes from the Monti Garbi vineyard, the fruit undergoes traditional appassimento (drying) for over 4 months before slow fermentation. Ageing takes place over 24 months in 500L French oak tonneaux, followed by further bottle refinement. The result is a dense, layered Amarone with dark cherry, cocoa, spice and balsamic complexity, framed by polished tannins and a long, dry finish. A benchmark expression of modern, site-driven Amarone.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Game
Poultry
Red Meat
Description
Pieropan Amarone della Valpolicella 2018 is the estate's boldest red, crafted with the same commitment to clarity and terroir expression that defines their whites. Made from hand-harvested Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Croatina grapes from the Monti Garbi vineyard, the fruit undergoes traditional appassimento (drying) for over 4 months before slow fermentation. Ageing takes place over 24 months in 500L French oak tonneaux, followed by further bottle refinement. The result is a dense, layered Amarone with dark cherry, cocoa, spice and balsamic complexity, framed by polished tannins and a long, dry finish. A benchmark expression of modern, site-driven Amarone.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Game
Poultry
Red Meat
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Cheese
Game
Poultry
Red Meat