Masi Amarone Della Valpolicella Mazzano 1999

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Winery:

Masi Agricola

Varietal:

Corvina

Region:

Italy > Veneto > Valpolicella > Amarone Della Valpolicella

Type:

Red Wine

Color:

Drink Dates:

Drink Now - 2014

UPC:

 

User Tags:  caramel, dessert, chocolate, mediterranean fruits, raisin, (dried) fruit, spicy, black, mineral, nuts 

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Winemakers Notes

Grape varieties 75% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 5% Molinara
Wine making Amarone is the product of the ancient wine making method called
"appassimento" (drying of the grapes). At the end of September or
beginning of October the best clusters are laid on bamboo racks in the
lofts of the farmhouse on the vineyard, were large windows allow a
natural ventilation. By the middle of February the grapes weigh 35-40%
less. They are partially affected by botrytis ("noble rot") due to the cooler
climate of the high hills. After a delicate pressing, read more...the dried grapes, still
on their stalks, ferment for about 45 days in large Slavonian oak barrels,
at low, natural temperatures (the season is very cold); then the wine
continues to ferment until the sugar has been totally transformed into
alcohol and the malolactic takes place.
Ageing 3 years in Allier and Slavonian oak barrels of 600 liters of first, second
and third passage, then a minimum of 6 months in the bottle
Ageing potential 35-40 years

Tasting notes The wine has a very deep ruby colour, it is dense and rich. An elegant and austere bouquet
offers cherry, plums and incense scents. The fruit on the palate evolves in liquorice and bitter
chocolate aromas, with a hint of toasted coffee. A touch of “gianduia” chocolate completes the
fruity aromas (cherry, plums and wild cherry) in the aftertaste. Its finish is dry and persistent.
Analysis Alcohol 16% by vol., Residual sugar 4.40 g/l, Dry extract 35.30 g/l, Total acidity 6.10 g/l, pH 3.71    (hide)

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