Crafted using the traditional Appassimento method, where hand-harvested grapes rest on bamboo racks for over three months to concentrate their natural sugars and aromatics, this iconic red delivers extraordinary depth. The wine then matures for three full years in massive Slavonian oak casks, preserving its pure fruit character while developing a luxurious, velvety mouthfeel. Every sip reveals a rich tapestry of dark stone fruits and sweet spices anchored by a lively, food-friendly acidity. It is an exceptional bottle to pour alongside hearty winter stews, aged cheeses, or a memorable dinner with good friends.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Ripe black cherry, dark cocoa, sweet tobacco, and a touch of warm baking spice.
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Flavor: Full-bodied and velvety with layers of dried fig, plum, dark chocolate, and smooth tannins.
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Finish: Long and warming with lingering notes of dried fruit, cacao, and singed orange peel.
Details
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Region: Valpolicella Classica, Veneto, Italy
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Scores: 95 Points - Wine Enthusiast (2021 Vintage)
