Bertani - Amarone della Valpolicella 2008

Bertani - Amarone della Valpolicella 2008

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"There is a very good reason why this is known as the legend of Amarone. They were one of the houses that helped to revive the ancient style of Amarone - it was lost in the interim of world wars and etc until it was brought back to the now glorious state it is. As for the wine, this manages to tie class and structure in so very well - rarely mastered! Dark chocolate, bitter cherries, red plum jam, dried black raspberries, and crystallized violets on the nose. The palate is equally juicy with those tannins that hug you. A touch of liquorice, dark chocolate and dried red currants make there way on to one of the longest finishes ever!"

 

--------THE PRODUCER--------

Bertani

Bertani is one of the names known by true Italian wine lovers the world over. Since 1857, when they first planted vines in Verona, it has been said that it was their destiny to produce some of the most revered red wines of the region. Expert tutelage and years of experience abroad allowed for Giovan Battista and Gaetano Bertani to become the legends they are now - and to make great wines (of course). Ever since day one, they have been traditionalists with an eye for the highest of quality. There wines have been breaking quality milestones over this time period, but the estate has also contributed greatly in the greater wine community of Italy. 

 

--------THE GRAPE--------

Valpolicella Blend

Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara are the main red grape varietals that make up the wines of Valpolicella. Each grape, along with some other secondary grapes such as Corvinone, all have specific elements be it tannin, colour, aromatics or acidity that they bring to the blend. Each producer in the region will use a certain ratio of the grapes to help create their house style.

 

--------THE REGION--------

Veneto

Veneto is a region in the northeast of Italy. It is the region behind the famous red wines of Valpolicella. The wines of Valpolicella are made in a range of styles from dry and light (Valpolicella Superiore) to medium bodied and complex (Valpolicella Ripasso) to the fullest bodied red (Amarone della Valpolicella) and a sweet red made in a passito style (Recioto della Valpolicella). It is also the home to the sparkling wines of Prosecco.