Costa Arente Amarone della Valpolicella Valpantena 2019

Still red Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG, 16% ABV, produced by Costa Arente. Blend: 50% Corvina, 20% Corvinone, 15% Rondinella, 2019 vintage, 0.75L bottle. An Amarone born in the heart of the Valpantena, from carefully dried grapes to enhance the complexity and richness of the terroir. The company, Genagricola’s latest acquisition, boasts 17 hectares of vineyards where the grapes are grown using the Veronese pergola method. On the nose, the complex and ample bouquet combines fruity notes of morello cherry with hints of tobacco, spice, and licorice. A deep red color with garnet edges. On the palate, it immediately displays a great structure, with hints of red berry and morello cherry overlapping with notes of vanilla. Dry, with good acidity and elegant tannins, it is supported by a good alcohol content. It has a long finish on the palate.