# Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva (2011)

- **Producer:** Antiche Terre Venete
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella
- **Region:** Veneto, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 16.0%
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, black plum, blackberry, vanilla, coffee, cloves, chocolate, dried fruit, leather, balsamic

## About this wine

Antiche Terre Venete's Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva 2011 is a distinguished wine from the Veneto region, specifically the Valpolicella-Valpantena area. This Riserva is dedicated to the founder, representing three generations of winemaking passion and a blend of traditional techniques with a contemporary approach. The grapes are cultivated in the hills surrounding Verona, a territory known for its suitability for Amarone production. The wine's identity is rooted in its heritage, aiming to be an authentic expression of its origin.

## Interesting facts

- Named 'Riserva del Fondatore' to honor the winery's founder.
- Grapes undergo a 3-4 month natural drying process (Appassimento).
- Aged in French oak barriques for at least 24 months.
- The winery is located in Sezano, near Verona.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and soft tannins are well-suited to rich, protein-heavy dishes. The intensity of flavors in the wine can stand up to robust meats and game, while its subtle sweetness can complement fruit-based sauces or accompaniments.

## Wine making process

The production of this Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva begins with hand-harvested and carefully selected grapes. These grapes undergo the traditional Appassimento process, where they are naturally dried for approximately 3-4 months to concentrate their sugars and flavors. Following this, the grapes are vinified, and a slow fermentation takes place during the winter. The resulting wine is then aged in small French oak barriques for around 24 months, followed by a period of refinement in the bottle before release.