Bertani
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2016
| Denomination | DOCG Amarone della Valpolicella Classico |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.5% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 80% Corvina, 20% Rondinella |
| Aging | 6–8 years in large Slavonian oak barrels (60 hl), plus further ageing in bottle |
- Name and vintage: Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2016
- Grapes and origin: 80% Corvina, 20% Rondinella from the Novare Estate (Verona)
- Traditional method: drying of the grapes for 120 days on bamboo racks
- Extended ageing: matured for 6–8 years in large Slavonian oak casks, followed by bottle ageing
- Profile and pairings: notes of red and dried fruit, liquorice; ideal with roasts and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Amarone della Valpolicella Classico from Bertani is a red wine of great elegance, characterised by a powerful yet well-balanced profile. Made from a blend of Corvina and Rondinella grapes, it stands out for its solid structure harmonised by fine tannins. The aromatic bouquet ranges from cherry to dried fruit, with hints of liquorice and notes of vanilla. On the palate, it is rich and enveloping, culminating in a persistent and harmonious finish. Its complexity makes it a perfect meditation wine, ideal for accompanying roasts, game and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes originate from the Novare Estate, located in the heart of the Valpolicella Classica, in Arbizzano di Negrar. This area represents the pure expression of Amarone della Valpolicella Classico. The vineyards thrive on calcareous and basaltic soils, whose mineral composition gives the wine a distinct character and ideal balance. Bertani manages these lands by enhancing the Venetian terroir and the authentic identity of this wine region, carefully preserving the original quality of the fruit.
How it is produced
Production follows the strict method of grape drying. The bunches rest for one hundred and twenty days on arèle, the traditional bamboo racks, to concentrate their aromas and structure. In January, pressing and fermentation take place, followed by ageing that ranges from six to eight years in large Slavonian oak casks, completed by further maturation in the bottle. This meticulous artisanal process ensures the wine's extraordinary ageing potential, defining its profound identity and harmonious character.
History and Curiosities
Born in 1857, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Bertani is a masterpiece of dedication that embodies the purest Venetian tradition. From the carefully selected grapes of the Novare Estate comes a timeless wine, the result of a slow drying process on bamboo racks lasting 120 days. The love for historical methods is expressed in a patient ageing of 6-8 years in large Slavonian oak barrels, which imparts magnificent complexity. An icon with a long ageing potential, true to its charm and its famous design, which has remained unchanged since 1958.
Awards
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2016
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2016
3This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2016
97/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2016
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1857
- Oenologist: Staff tecnico Angelini Wines & Estates
- Bottles produced: 1.000.000
- Hectares: 65
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In 2021, the following wines were awarded:
- BERTANI - Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2012: Doctor Wine (96/100), The Wine Hunter Award (GOLD), Vinibuoni d'Italia (CROWN); Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ognisanti di Novare 2019: Doctor Wine (95/100), The Wine Hunter Award (RED); Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore Catullo 2018: The Wine Hunter Award (RED)
- VAL DI SUGA - Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Spuntali 2016: Doctor Wine (96/100), The Wine Hunter Award (RED), Vinibuoni d'Italia (CROWN); Brunello di Montalcino Vigna del Lago 2016: The Wine Hunter Award (GOLD); Brunello di Montalcino Poggio al Granchio 2016: The Wine Hunter Award (RED)
- TENUTE SAN SISTO: Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore Massaccio 2019: Doctor Wine (95/100), Vinibuoni d'Italia (CROWN); Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Classico Riserva San Sisto 2018: The Wine Hunter Award RED, Vinibuoni d'Italia (CROWN)
- CANTINA PUIATTI: Venezia Giulia Archètipi Sauvignon 2018: The Wine Hunter Award (RED)
- TREROSE: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva Simposio 2017: The Wine Hunter Award (GOLD), Vinibuoni d'Italia (CORONA); Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Santa Caterina 2018: The Wine Hunter Award (RED) Read more
| Name | Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 80% Corvina, 20% Rondinella |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Bertani |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in 1857, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Bertani is a masterpiece of dedication that embodies the purest Venetian tradition. From the carefully selected grapes of the Novare Estate comes a timeless wine, the result of a slow drying process on bamboo racks lasting 120 days. The love for historical methods is expressed in a patient ageing of 6-8 years in large Slavonian oak barrels, which imparts magnificent complexity. An icon with a long ageing potential, true to its charm and its famous design, which has remained unchanged since 1958. |
| Origin | Valpolicella Classica, Tenuta Novare ad Arbizzano di Negrar (Verona) |
| Soil composition | Calcareous and basaltic |
| Production technique | Traditional method: drying process with grapes dried for 120 days on bamboo cane racks, then fermentation and long ageing in large Slavonian oak barrels |
| Wine making | Traditional natural method. Resting on arèle (traditional bamboo cane racks) for 120 days; pressing in the first days of January; subsequent fermentation; prolonged ageing in large Slavonian oak barrels. |
| Aging | 6–8 years in large Slavonian oak barrels (60 hl), plus further ageing in bottle |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |