| Grape varieties |
70% Corvina, 30% Rondinella |
| Origin |
Hilly area of Valpolicella (Verona). |
| Climate |
Altitude: 180-250 m a.s.l. Exposure: South-East. |
| Soil composition |
Clayey-limestone, rich in skeleton. |
| Cultivation system |
Trellised "pergola" system. |
| Harvest |
By hand, in September with a selection of bunches. |
| Production technique |
The drying process occurs naturally for 3-4 months in the drying loft. The grapes lose 40% of their original weight. |
| Vinification |
Soft pressing of the loose berries is carried out in the first fortnight of January. Fermentation: Destemming followed by soft crushing of the grapes. The fermentation lasts 22/24 days with daily pump-overs. |
| Ageing |
5 months in stainless steel, then in wood for 15 months (half in Slavonian oak casks, half in second-passage barriques). The wine finally ages 6 months in the bottle. |
| Pairing |
It pairs well with braised meats, game in general and hare in particular, duck in orange sauce and long-aged cheeses. Moreover, it pairs well with lobster. Finally, it is a great wine to be enjoyed by itself. |
| On offer |
Price Corte Giara Amarone della Valpolicella La Groletta 2020 € 28.28
ex VAT
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