Montresor
Amarone della Valpolicella Cantina Privata del Fondatore 2020
| Denomination | DOCG Amarone della Valpolicella |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.5% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 60% Corvina, 20% Corvinone, 20% Rondinella |
| Aging | Matured in 55 hl Slavonian oak barrels for 2–3 years, with further ageing in the bottle. |
- Identity: Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Montresor 2020, 15.5% vol, 0.75 L
- Grape blend: 60% Corvina, 20% Corvinone, 20% Rondinella, with Oseleta
- Production: 3 months drying; 4 months fermentation in stainless steel
- Ageing: 2–3 years in Slavonian oak, then rested in bottle
- Tasting notes: blackberry, plum and cocoa; full palate, velvety tannins, long persistence
Description
What kind of wine it is
Montresor Amarone della Valpolicella Cantina Privata del Fondatore is a still, dry red wine that embodies the essence of Veronese character. This blend of native grapes, including Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Oseleta, stands out for its intense, deep ruby colour. The aromatic profile is complex, with notes of blackberry, plum jam and cherries in spirit, enriched by hints of violet, undergrowth, cocoa and cinchona. The bouquet reveals a spicy background of black pepper, liquorice and tobacco. On the palate, it expresses a rich and balanced body, supported by velvety tannins that lead to a long and persistent finish.
Where it comes from
This Amarone della Valpolicella originates from the Veronese hills, areas renowned for producing wines of great structure. The label pays tribute to the founder of the company and testifies to the indissoluble bond of Montresor with Venetian viticulture. The rigorous selection of plots ensures fruit capable of delivering a sip of marked complexity, a faithful expression of its native soil. The winery’s careful approach enhances the territory, offering a bold and structured interpretation, ideal even for those following a vegan diet.
How it is produced
Production begins in autumn with the selection of bunches destined for traditional drying, which continues in crates until February to concentrate aromas and sugars. After destemming and gentle pressing, the must macerates on the skins and ferments in steel. The wine then matures in large Slavonian oak barrels, completing its journey with a long period of rest. To fully appreciate its complex structure, decanting is recommended; it is an ideal companion for mature cheeses, game and flavourful red meat dishes.
History and Curiosities
Dedicated to the founder Giacomo, this elegant Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG celebrates the legacy of the Montresor family, interpreters of the Veronese region since 1892. This label represents a true historical tribute, the result of the traditional drying of grapes in crates until February, an essential step to concentrate the aromas. This intense red reaches its highest expression thanks to a patient ageing in Slavonian oak for three years, offering a smooth sip, characterised by velvety tannins and a memorable persistence.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1892
- Oenologist: Michela Spina
- Bottles produced: 3.000.000
- Hectares: 40
Cantine Giacomo Montresor collects its grapes from 40 hectares of vineyards, the heart of the company which have always been worked with dedication and respect.
From the lands that host the native Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Molinara vineyards, the unique character of a natural amphitheater territory that favors the production of wines of great depth and rigor is expressed. Read more
| Name | Montresor Amarone della Valpolicella Cantina Privata del Fondatore 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 60% Corvina, 20% Corvinone, 20% Rondinella |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Montresor |
| Story | History and Curiosities Dedicated to the founder Giacomo, this elegant Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG celebrates the legacy of the Montresor family, interpreters of the Veronese region since 1892. This label represents a true historical tribute, the result of the traditional drying of grapes in crates until February, an essential step to concentrate the aromas. This intense red reaches its highest expression thanks to a patient ageing in Slavonian oak for three years, offering a smooth sip, characterised by velvety tannins and a memorable persistence. |
| Origin | Valpolicella, province of Verona |
| Harvest | September/October |
| Fermentation | 4 months |
| Production technique | Traditional appassimento (selected grapes dried in boxes for about three months until February) |
| Wine making | Selected grapes subjected to drying in crates for about three months until February; then destemmed and gently pressed, with maceration on the skins. Fermentation in stainless steel for about 4 months, followed by ageing in 55 hl Slavonian oak barrels for 2–3 years and further ageing in bottle. |
| Aging | Matured in 55 hl Slavonian oak barrels for 2–3 years, with further ageing in the bottle. |
| Total acidity | 5.7 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 5.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |