Villalta Amarone Valpolicella XIX DOCG 2017
Type: Red
Country: Italy
Region: Veneto
Grape Variety: Corvina & Rondinella
Alcohol Percentage: 15%
Viticulture: Certified Organic
Rating: 90 James Suckling Points (2015)
Climate: Mild to cool continental climate
Terroir: Vineyards are south-facing, on a steep-sloped limestone hillside in the Fumane Valley. They benefit from a warm microclimate, which is illustrated by the olive trees surrounding it. The vines are trained on pergola trellises.
Ageing: The dried, condensed grapes are softly pressed and cold macerated. Aged two years in traditional Slavonian oak barrels (50 – 60 hl)
Color: Deep red
Nose: Intense bouquet of red fruits
Palate: Full and well-rounded palate with classic black cherry flavours. Very long and complex finish
About the Winery:
Villalta is a tasting of the finest wine making traditions of the Verona area. People who enjoy Villalta’s red wine can’t help but feel romantic, reminiscing about Romeo’s famous declaration to Juliet on the balcony of her home in Verona. Villata’s wine is truly a declaration of passion, care and love for these grapes and land, tasted and felt in every glass. Like the winery’s signature Amarone, made from a blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara grapes from the classic area of Valpolicella. For an encore of flavor, high on the list is the Ripasso, a Corvina and Rondinella blend.
