Amarone Roccolo Grassi
- Category
- Red Wines
- Winery
- Roccolo Grassi
- Region
- Veneto
- Denomination
- Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
- Alcohol
- 16.5%
- Vinification
- Before processing, after a harvest with rigorous selection of the grapes at full maturity, drying the grapes for about 120 days to reduce the water content and further concentrate the sugars
- Aging
- 26 months in barrique for 50% of first pass, then 24 months in bottle
- Grape varieties
- Corvina veronese 60%, Corvinone 15%, Rondinella 20%, Croatina 5%
- Notes
- Contains sulfites
Tasting Notes
This prestigious Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG represents the pinnacle of Italian winemaking excellence. With 16.5% alcohol content, it offers a full-bodied and robust structure. Crafted from Corvina veronese 60%, Corvinone 15%, Rondinella 20%, Croatina 5%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. It displays rich color intensity with complex aromas and a persistent finish. Tasting reveals contains sulfites It embodies Veneto's winemaking heritage with fresh acidity and food-friendly character.
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About Veneto Wine Region
The Veneto region masterfully balances tradition and innovation, producing everything from elegant Amarone della Valpolicella to crisp Soave whites. The region's diverse geography, from Lake Garda to the Dolomites, offers varied microclimates perfect for different grape varieties. Veneto's winemakers are known for their technical precision and ability to create both approachable and age-worthy wines.