Montresor Satinato Amarone della Valpolicella 2021

Montresor Satinato, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2021, Italy

Accessible and delicious example of a modern style of Amarone in distinctive black frosted bottle.

Made from a blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara grapes cultivated in Montresor's vineyards in the Valpolicella Classico zone (north-west of Verona). The grapes are hand harvested at the end of October. The late harvested grapes are dried out for four months (until February of the following year) and then crushed. The must is fermented in stainless steel for four months. The wine is aged in Slavonian oak casks and small French barrique for two years.

Hints of mocha on the nose with ripe, sweet plummy fruit. Black cherry on the palate with a touch of damson and notes of dark chocolate. Rich and warming, well-balanced, with supple tannins and appealing freshness on the finish.

Excellent with red meats, game or hard cheeses, especially Parmesan.