• Corte Giara Amarone della Valpolicella La Groletta 2021
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Corte Giara - Allegrini Veneto

Corte Giara - Allegrini

Corte Giara Amarone della Valpolicella La Groletta 2021

Red still

  • Corte Giara Amarone della Valpolicella La Groletta 2021
  • Corte Giara Amarone della Valpolicella La Groletta 2021
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Corte Giara - Allegrini Veneto
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Denomination Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
Size 0,75 l
Alcohol content 15.0% by volume
Area Veneto (Italy)
Grape varieties 70% Corvina, 30% Rondinella
Aging 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.
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Awards

  • 2021

    91

    /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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Details

Profumo

Perfume

Overripe red fruit but still crisp and pulpy. Spicy notes appear in the background, especially pepper and cloves, followed by mineral hints and a deep tobacco nuance.

Colore

Color

Deep ruby red.

Gusto

Taste

Full-bodied, enveloping and velvety. The imposing and solid body maintains an elegant and silky profile thanks to the perfectly balanced acidity and sweet, perfectly melted tannins.

Serve at:

16 - 18 °C.

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines

Pairings

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.

Meat
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

Producer
Corte Giara - Allegrini
From this winery
  • Start up year: 1989
  • Oenologist: Paolo Mascanzoni e Lorenzo Fortini
The name Corte Giara draws inspiration from the rural court of Fumane, a historic location where the Allegrini family has resided for generations. It serves as the central hub for their activities and reflects the rich heritage of the company.

Corte Giara offers a diverse range of wines, influenced by the exceptional viticulture and winemaking traditions of the Veneto region. Beginning with the renowned Valpolicella area, where the family has garnered their winemaking expertise, their portfolio extends to include prestigious denominations such as Valpolicella, Soave, Prosecco, and Bardolino.

Embodying elegance and contemporary flair, Corte Giara wines strike a perfect balance and cater to a discerning audience seeking exceptional quality. This unique collection appeals to a broad range of wine enthusiasts, including both seasoned connoisseurs and newcomers to the world of wine. Read more
Production area: Veneto
Veneto
Corte Giara - Allegrini

Name Corte Giara Amarone della Valpolicella La Groletta 2021
Type Red still
Denomination Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
Vintage 2021
Size 0,75 l
Alcohol content 15.0% by volume
Grape varieties 70% Corvina, 30% Rondinella
Country Italy
Region Veneto
Vendor Corte Giara - Allegrini
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.
Yield per hectare 3,000
Harvest By hand, in September with a selection of bunches.
Fermentation temperature 8 / 22 °C (46 / 71 °F)
Production technique The drying process occurs naturally for 3-4 months in the drying loft. The grapes lose 40% of their original weight.
Wine making 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.
Aging 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.
Total acidity 560.0 gr/L
PH 366.0
Residual sugar 490.0 gr/L
Dry extract 3800.0 gr/L
Allergens Contains sulphites