Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG DOMINI VENETI
| Sommelier score | 90/100 | 2024 |
| James Suckling | 94/100 | 2019 |
| Winery | DOMINI VENETI |
| Denomination | Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Grapes | 60% Corvinia, 15% Corvinione, 15% Rondinella, 10% Altre varietà autoctone |
| Alcohol content | 15,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | VR 1246 |
| Winery headquarter | Domini Veneti, Cantina Valpolicella Negrar - Negrar (VR) - Via Ca’ Salgari, 2 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Cold cuts and salami, Pasta with meat sauce, Tagliatelle with mushrooms, Florentina Steak, Pot roast, wild game, Hard cheese, Scallops with mushrooms |
| Region | Venetian (Italy) |
| Style | Full-bodied and intense |
| Wine list | Amarone |
This blend is composed by 60% Corvina, 15% Corvinone, 15% Rondinella and 10% other grapes. The vineyards are located in the traditional area of Valpolicella, between 150 and 450 meters above the sea level. The harvest is planned in September and October and it is managed manually. The wine making considers a drying process of the grapes till December/January. After the elimination of stalks, the grapes are pressed in February. The fermentation temperature is set on 13-23°C, while the maceration, that last 30 days, is managed for the first 12 days at cool temperature. Malolactic fermentation and aging both in barrels and in bottle.
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG's features
Dense and complex garnet red colour enriched by fruity scents. Its taste is really intense.
Suggested pairings tasting this product of Domini Veneti winery
This wine is perfect with grilled meat, braised game and aged cheeses. It has to be served at 18°C.
