Franchini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Costa d'Angelo Riserva 2013

Franchini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Costa d'Angelo Riserva 2013

Franchini Agricola, 0,75 l - 16.00%
50% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 15% Corvinone

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Veneto - Italy
Red green still

How to serve

Serve at:

18 - 20°C.

Decanting time:

2 hours

Longevity:

15 - 25 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Franchini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Costa d'Angelo Riserva 2013
Amarone is very important within the Italian wine panorama, exclusive and incomparable symbol of Valpolicella area. The „Riserva“ is subjected to a longer aging in Barrique: 48 months.

Colour

Ruby red.

Bouquet

Intense perfume, with scent of dried grapes.

Flavour

It has a soft and velvety texture.

Pairing

Excellent when served with wild game, spit, meat, roasts and aging cheeses.

Meat
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

Features

Name Franchini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Costa d'Angelo Riserva 2013
Type Red green still
Classification DOCG Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva
Year 2013
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 16.00% by volume
Grape varieties 50% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 15% Corvinone
Country Italy
Region Veneto
Origin Negrar di Valpolicella (VR)
Harvest At the end of September with man- ual harvest, and the grapes are collected into plateau. The grapes are put into wooden plateau of approximately 7 Kg and then placed in a storeroom for drying where the grape loos- es at least 40% of its initial weight due to evap - oration.
Vinification At the end of January crushing of the grapes without de- stalking: Maceration time: 35/40 days, with hand pressing. Fermen- tation to controlled temperature.
Ageing Minimum 48 months in French oak bar - rels of 2.25 hl and 5 hl tonneaux and another 6 months in bottle.
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Excellent when served with wild game, spit, meat, roasts and aging cheeses.

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92/100 
2013
Franchini Agricola
From this winery:

Agricola Franchini is situated in Negrar di Valpolicella, right in the heart of the Valpolicella area precisely in the small locality of Forlago. The historical house where the cellar is now located was built by my ancestors, around about the 17th ce...

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