Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2015 Monte Dei Ragni 75 cl

Description

History

The Monte dei Ragni company originates on the land owned by the Ragno family, taking its name from the hill on which it is located. One of the main protagonists of the company was Santo Ragno, who since the early 1900s understood the importance of grapes for the region and increasingly oriented agricultural activity towards this crop. During the first half of the last century, the company expanded with the acquisition of land in the Mazzurega area, slightly to the north, where vineyards, cherry trees and olive trees were immediately planted. The cultivation of vines and the production of wine, which best expresses the characteristics of this foothill terroir, have very ancient roots here.

Production method

Amarone is usually made using Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara grapes which are left to dry for a period of 3-4 months before being fermented. Subsequently the wine is matured in wooden barrels for at least two years, giving rise to a robust, dense wine characterized by fruity and spicy notes.

Grapes used

Corvina

Corvinone

Rondinella

Molinara

Alcohol content

16%

Tasting notes

Dark and intense garnet red colour. On the nose emerge aromas of cooked fruit, cherry and sour cherry jam, blueberries, dried violets, black pepper, sweet tobacco, cinnamon and vanilla. In the mouth the wine is full, enveloping and broad, with elegant acidity and well-integrated tannins. The finish is long and pleasant.

Possible combinations

In combination it is perfect with robust first courses with meat sauce, such as lasagna, tortelli with meat sauce. Also excellent with grilled red meats or white meats, or with medium-aged cheeses.