{"product_id":"antica-vigna-amarone-della-valpolicella-riserva-2015","title":"Antica Vigna Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntica Vigna Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva is made from 65% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 10% Corvinone, 5% Merlot.Amarone DOCG has maintained unchanged its typicality, so that the essence of the territory of Valle di Mezzane and Cazzano di Tramigna powerfully emerges. Rich in , firmly structured but with fresh notes. WINEMAKING AND AGING:Manual harvest early October with selection of the best bunches.Drying: natural drying in fruit cellar for 34 months with a sharp drop in weight of around 30%.Vinification: soft crushing of destemmed grapes in the months of January and February.Fermentation: at a controlled temperature of 1821 C. Fermentation time: about 30 days Aging: 80% in oak barrels for 30 months of which 23 in American and French barriques, half of which are used for the second and third time, 13 in largeTHE TERRITORY:Geographical location: Tenuta di Mezzane, Tenuta di Cazzano di TramignaHeight: 350400 meters aslExposure: southSoil limestoneVineyard training system: guyot and pergolaVine planting year: from 1972 to 2009Vine density: 4,000 to 5,400 vines per hectare Vineyard management: sustainable agriculture and great attention to naturalcycles Pairs well with grilled and roasted meats, as well as cheese.Timeless Notes:iDark cherry in , firm on the palate with a vibrant acidity underbelly. Thought lush on the palate the flavors are complex and elegant from entry to mid-palate with hints of currant and wild berries. The finish brings in a touch of tobacco and leather notes ,classic examples of this region, with more ripe fruit flavors that linger on long strain tannin finish. Complex with depth and elegance on the palate. This one is drinking now, but can handle more time in the cellar with ease. An excellent value in the Riserva category.iii\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenute Salvaterra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949145911343,"sku":"449316","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/antica_vigna_amarone_valpolicella_riserva_hq_label_6c0f830e-a329-4605-a148-26d42bb587dd.jpg?v=1771489990","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/antica-vigna-amarone-della-valpolicella-riserva-2015","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}