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The 2017 cuv\u00e9e consists of 70% Corvina, 20% Corvinone and 10% Rondinella and Molinara,<\/p>\n
The soils consist largely of a mixed limestone-clay soil with tuff and a good portion of skeletal soils. The altitude and thus also the temperature of the hilly vineyards varies between up to 300 metres above sea level. The vineyards face south and south-east.<\/p>\n
Only loose-berried grapes that have been exposed to a high amount of sunlight are considered for Amarone production. The drying process takes place after the harvest from the end of September until December in small wooden crates. During this period, each berry loses around 40% of its weight. Fermentation then takes place in steel tanks before the wine is allowed to mature for 42 months in large wooden barrels with a capacity of 3000 litres.<\/p>\n
Color:<\/p>\n
Dark cherry red with light and brown reflections<\/p>\n
Nose:<\/p>\n
The nose is unmistakable and epitomises its style. Dark fruit, concentrated and dense. Blueberry, black cherry, blackberry and plum come together. Some dried fruit appears in the form of plum, date and sultana. Not at all clumsy, but wonderfully balanced. Cool and elegant, as can almost only happen with Ca la Bionda. A little tar and warm car tyres go perfectly with it. Juniper, black pepper and plenty of rosemary. Liquorice exudes dark and green nuances. It reminds me of my own rum pot creations in the best possible way. First-class products made from fruit, sugar and rum are of course a prerequisite.<\/p>\n
Palate:<\/p>\n
And on the palate it is seamlessly convincing. For all its fruit, density and concentration, it is characterised by a racy acidity structure. This cuts through the lush fruit again and again. It is enormously juicy and cool. This literally gives it wings and makes its 16% vol. appear \"light as a feather\" - in the context of an Amarone. The fruit is berry and delicate on the finish. Its subtle spiciness of pepper, liquorice and rosemary lingers for a long time.<\/p>\n
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Tasting notes and food recommendations from Marian Hen\u00df<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"