Amarone della Valpolicella D.O.C.G. Amarone Le Clivie Awards On the undulating hills of the Valli Veronesi, among cypress trees, stately homes and dry-stone walls, Amarone della Valpolicella D.O.C.G. Le Clivie is the epitome of an age-old, skilled art. A sublime expression of Valpolicella Classica, Amarone della Valpolicella is the supreme synthesis of native Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella grapes. A wine with an elegant personality and outstanding structure, the patriarch of red wines, Amarone della Valpolicella D.O.C.G. Le Clivie offers a deep and intense tasting experience.
GRAPE Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, 5% other local varieties
APPELLATION AmaronedellaValpolicellaD.O.C.G. PRODUCTION ZONE Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy
CLIMATE Mild, characterised by good southerly exposure and protected to the north by the Lessini mountains
VINIFICATION The grapes are hand-picked at the beginning of October, selecting only the best bunches. They are then left to wither naturally in the drying room for three to four months, during which they lose around 30% of their weight. Vinification takes place in January and February, with soft crushing of the destemmed grapes. Temperature-controlledfermentation at 18/21°C lasts about 30 days
ALCOHOL 15° SERVINGTEMPERATURE 18-20°C BOTTLE SIZE 0.75 L / 1.5 L
DRINKABILITY The wine is bottled in glass and has no date of expiry. We recommend storage in a cool, dry place. Amarone is suitable for long ageing
We recommend leaving the wine to decant for at least an hour after uncorking the bottle and then serving it in large glasses.
COLOUR Garnet red with ruby highlights
BOUQUET Intense and fruity, with notes of cherry and
maraschino
PALATE In bocca è ricco e profondo, caldo, pieno ed elegante
PAIRING Ideal with fresh-egg pasta, roast game, braised meats, roast partridge and medium-mature cheeses. Also a perfect meditation wine.
