The grapes for this classic Amarone come from east-facing vineyards in Marano and Fumane. These are located at about 300m above sea level and are mainly characterized by volcanic soils.
Color
In darkest purple, which hardly thins out towards the rim, the wine flaunts a core as sinister as a black hole and a density that draws streaks that make church windows pale with envy.
Nose
Sublime, gentle and yet determined.
The first nose reminds of boiled down blackberries and blueberries, black cherries and fresh cranberries. The dark fruit is softly embedded by profound spices of black tea, roasted chestnuts and pumpernickel as well as smoked meat and juniper ham. Wonderfully contrasting ethereal fresh aromas flash up like menthol and literally free the nose to perceive the wine in full spectrum.
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Palate
Something to tackle!
Full-figured, yet figure-hugging curvy, defined and far from fat and oversaturated.
The lascivious 2015 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico from Ca' La Bionda lives up to its title. Its sophisticatedly soft, yet grippy tannins linger, lending emphasis and length to the, oh so, dark berry fruit. Unobtrusive yet vitalizing acidity ensures that its density does not turn into heaviness and brings the wine into perfect balance.
This one rocks in the rocking chair in front of the open fireplace with pleasure, frugal and lost in thought....
Food recommendations from Peter Müller
- Potato focaccia with porcini walnut mousse, dried tomatoes and black truffle
- Tournedos Rossini
- Grilled pulpo with chorizo, red pointed peppers and rosemary pesto
| Allergens | Contains sulfur |
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| Residual sweetness | ■□□□□ |
| Acid | 5,7 g/l |
| Drinking temperature | 18° |
| Manufacturer | Azienda Agricola Cà La Bionda, Via Bionda 4, 37020 Marando di Valpolicella-Verona / Italy |
