Bolla
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Le Origini Riserva 2018
| Denomination | DOCG Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.5% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 25% Rondinella, Corvina, Corvinone |
| Aging | Ageing: 12 months in 750-litre barrels, then 36 months in large casks of 40 and 80 hl, followed by 9 months in bottle. |
- Name and vintage: Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG 2018, Bolla
- Grape varieties and drying process: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella; grapes dried for approximately 120 days
- Ageing: 12 months in 750-litre barrels, 36 months in large casks, 9 months in bottle
- Bouquet: notes of wild cherry, jam, ripe pear, vanilla, liquorice and citron
- Palate and pairings: warm and full-bodied flavour, hints of cocoa and spices; ideal with roasts, game and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Le Origini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva is a still red wine produced by Bolla. The result of a carefully crafted blend of Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella grapes, it stands out for its intense and harmonious aromatic profile. To the eye, its garnet colour with ruby highlights anticipates notes of wild cherries, jam, ripe pear, liquorice and cedarwood. On the palate, it is warm and structured, supported by firm tannins and clear hints of cocoa and spices. Its full and enveloping texture makes it ideal for pairing with robust dishes such as slow-cooked meats and rich selections of mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva originates from well-ventilated hillside plots located north-west of Verona, in the historic heart of the region. The vines grow at around two hundred metres above sea level in the area of San Pietro in Cariano, ensuring perfect ripening of the grapes. After careful harvesting, the fruit is transferred to the drying lofts of Torbe di Negrar, at about four hundred and fifty metres altitude. Here, the high-altitude drying process takes advantage of optimal air currents, essential for preserving the integrity of the raw material. A wine that faithfully pays homage to the Venetian terroir and the identity of the winery.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with the grapes resting for around one hundred and twenty days, a process that reduces the weight of the berries while concentrating their sugars and aromatic components. At the end of January, the fruit undergoes a cold pre-fermentation maceration, followed by a slow fermentation at controlled temperature and further contact with the skins. Maturation continues in oak barrels of various sizes, where the wine develops breadth and roundness, finishing with suitable bottle ageing. This meticulous technique ensures a long-lasting taste persistence, fully enhancing the powerful character of the blend.
History and Curiosities
Created to celebrate the historic 1950 vintage, signed by the grandchildren of the founders of the Pedemonte Winery, it embodies the historic Amarone of Bolla. Founded in 1883, the company is a pioneer in the drying of grapes. Under the care of oenologist Christian Zulian, the bunches from Torbe di Negrar concentrate their aromas before the winter vinification in January.
Awards
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2018
91/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2018
2This 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.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1883
- Oenologist: Christian Zulian
- Bottles produced: 9.000.000
- Hectares: 185
"Proud of the past; passionate about the future" is the Bolla family motto, summing up respect for tradition and drive for innovation, essential requisites for maintaining quality over time, in line with consumer demand. Meanwhile, the world of filmmaking also contributed to the success of Bolla wines in the Dolce Vita years.
Between 2006 and 2009, Gruppo Italiano Vini acquired the winery, continuing production of Bolla wines and becoming a distributor of the brand all over the world. Today Gruppo Italiano Vini holds dear the original values and philosophy of the Bolla family, expressing concepts such as quality and excellence that make Bolla a winery with a great present and a great soul. Read more
| Name | Bolla Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Le Origini Riserva 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 25% Rondinella, Corvina, Corvinone |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Bolla |
| Story | History and Curiosities Created to celebrate the historic 1950 vintage, signed by the grandchildren of the founders of the Pedemonte Winery, it embodies the historic Amarone of Bolla. Founded in 1883, the company is a pioneer in the drying of grapes. Under the care of oenologist Christian Zulian, the bunches from Torbe di Negrar concentrate their aromas before the winter vinification in January. |
| Origin | San Pietro in Cariano (VR) |
| Fermentation temperature | 18–22 °C |
| Fermentation | 25 days |
| Production technique | Appassimento (grapes dried for approximately 120 days) |
| Wine making | Grapes dried for about 120 days; at the end of January, crushing and pre-fermentation maceration at 5°C for about 7 days; slow fermentation for 25 days at controlled temperature (18–22°C) followed by 5 days of post-fermentation maceration at 24°C; ageing for 12 months in 750-litre barrels, then 36 months in large casks of 40 and 80 hl, then 9 months in bottle. |
| Aging | Ageing: 12 months in 750-litre barrels, then 36 months in large casks of 40 and 80 hl, followed by 9 months in bottle. |
| Total acidity | 6.3 gr/L |
| PH | 3.4 |
| Residual sugar | 6.5 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 35.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |