Ripe black cherries, dried plums and dark chocolate, underlaid by fine spicy notes, tobacco and dried herbs.
Palate
Powerful yet remarkably fresh on the palate, with silky tannins, lively acidity and a fine salty vein that perfectly balances the high alcohol content.
Character
An aristocrat full of finesse and structure, proving that a great Amarone captivates not through sheer concentration, but through balance and freshness.
Pairing
Outstanding with braised venison leg with cranberries, mature Pecorino, or as a soloist for meditative hours by the fireplace.
Notes
This single-vineyard Amarone originates from the prestigious Ravazzol site, where 50 to 70-year-old vines grow on calcareous clay soils, lending the wine its fine, terroir-driven structure.
Tasting note
Character
This Amarone, presented in a generous magnum bottle, impressively showcases the philosophy of the Castellani brothers: it focuses on finesse and balance rather than sheer, alcoholic heaviness. Despite its powerful stature, the wine retains a remarkable freshness and intellectual tension. On the palate, it is multi-layered with subtle notes of dried cherries, dark chocolate, and a fine, herbal-spicy vein reminiscent of a wild Pinot Noir. A monumental yet consistently elegant red wine with an aristocratic structure.
Terroir & Origin
The grapes come from the heart of the estate: the renowned single vineyard site Ravazzol in the Marano Valley (Valpolicella Classico). Here, at an altitude of between 150 and 300 metres, the 50 to 70-year-old vines root on steep, terraced slopes with an east-southeast exposure. The limestone and clay-dominated soil gives the wine its fine, saline texture and a vibrant acidity that perfectly balances the ripe fruit.
Grape Variety & Vinification
The cuvée is based on the traditional varieties Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella. The Castellanis work strictly organically and rely on traditional methods in the cellar to bring the origin unadulterated into the glass. The wine ferments spontaneously with the grapes’ own yeasts and matures patiently in large wooden casks instead of barriques, which gives it its fine structure and wonderfully integrated tannins without pushing the wood into the foreground.
Food Pairings
Thanks to its structure and freshness, this Amarone is an excellent partner for rich, intensely flavoured dishes. It pairs superbly with braised beef, classic stews such as Brasato al Amarone, or mature, intense hard cheeses.
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