Scarnocchio Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG Monte del Frà 2015

Grape varieties Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella.
Location and characteristics of the vineyard
Produced from grapes harvested in the classic area of Valpolicella
where strong temperature changes and volcanic soil give the
grapes a profound character.
Average altitude and composition
The noble area of the hills are located at 350/400 meters above
sea level, tufaceous, clayey, limestone soil.
Training system Pergola.
Harvest

Grapes are harvested the second half of October after a short
drying on the vine. The drying then continues in the fruit cellar in
crates at controlled humidity and temperature. The resting of the
grapes lasts for about 120 days, depending on the season, until the
sugar concentration of the grapes has reached at least 28% – 30%.
Vinification

Soft crushing and destemming of the grapes from January to
the end of March depending on the vintage. A slow alcoholic
fermentation follows in small steel barrels at controlled
temperature. Long maceration of the skins to allow maximum
aromatic and polyphenolic extraction. Afterwards, the wine
passes into french oak where it completes the malolactic
fermentation. After the summer racking, 90% of the Scarnocchio
amarone ages for at least 36 months in 30 hl french oak while
the remaining 10% ages in french oak. After being bottled, aging
follows for at least 12 months before marketing.
Organoleptic description

Deep garnet with hints of ruby red. Blue floral notes and light
herbaceousnes followed by a touch of spices, reminisces of dried
peach, apricot and otehr stone fruit leave room for exciting black cherry,
dark plum, balckberry and hints of refreshing and endulging mint. The
flavours remain true to the nose, a real explosion of black and red fruit,
the secondary and tertiary aromas are much more expressed into black
tea leaves, licorice, vanilla, chocolate and hint of coffee and tobacco.
Retaining good acidity and balance till the long deserved finish. Drink it
now or maximize its potential storing for at least 30 years…this wine will
keep your interest alive delivering constant emotions time after time.
Vol.

15,5%.
Pairing

Excellent with jam, and aged cheeses. Also wonderful on it’s own
by the glass as meditation wine.
Serving temperature

Approximately 18°C (64°F) with decanting recommended.