Montresor
Amarone della Valpolicella 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Amarone della Valpolicella |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella |
| Aging | Aged in Slavonian oak barrels and small French oak barriques for about two years (matured in wood for approximately 18 months). |
- Name and vintage: Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2022, 0.75 litre bottle
- Aromatic profile: notes of ripe red fruit, sweet plum, light spices and mocha
- Taste and structure: morello cherry and dark chocolate; full and velvety structure, soft tannins
- Vinification: hand-picked grapes and drying for 4 months; fermentation in stainless steel
- Ageing and serving: in Slavonian oak and barrique for 2 years; decant for 1 hour at 18-20 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Montresor Satinato is a still red wine that elegantly interprets Amarone della Valpolicella. Made from a blend of Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Molinara grapes, it displays an intense ruby red colour. On the nose, it reveals deep aromas of ripe red fruit and sweet plum, enriched by delicate spices and hints of mocha. On the palate, it offers intense notes of black cherry, plum and dark chocolate. The sip is full and velvety, well balanced by soft tannins and a pleasant final freshness. Its structure makes it ideal for pairing with red meats, game, spicy dishes and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Valpolicella Classico area in Veneto, north-west of Verona. The area represents the historic heart of the local hills, a territory long renowned for high-quality viticulture. Production is overseen by Montresor, a winery that has demonstrated a deep connection with the Veronese landscape since 1892. The unique soil and climate conditions of the vineyards allow for a wine with solid structure and pronounced richness of flavour. Thanks to these territorial characteristics, Amarone boasts a remarkable ageing potential, able to evolve in the bottle for over ten years.
How it is produced
The production process begins at the end of October with a manual harvest, carefully selecting the best bunches. The grapes rest in crates during the winter months for the delicate drying phase, which lasts about four months, until February. This is followed by gentle pressing and slow fermentation on the skins in stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged in Slavonian oak barrels and small French oak barrels for about two years, maturing in contact with the wood for eighteen months. To fully appreciate its aromatic complexity, decanting is recommended and it should be served at a temperature of 18-20°C.
History and Curiosities
A symbol of Cantine Montresor, founded in 1892, this Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG is a true icon of Italian winemaking. In 1921, its unmistakable matte black bottle was patented, designed to protect the precious wine from light during long ocean crossings to North America. Even today, this historic packaging preserves a timeless masterpiece, celebrating the art of raisined grapes in a warm, full and velvety sip.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1892
- Oenologist: Michela Spina
- Bottles produced: 3.000.000
- Hectares: 40
Cantine Giacomo Montresor collects its grapes from 40 hectares of vineyards, the heart of the company which have always been worked with dedication and respect.
From the lands that host the native Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Molinara vineyards, the unique character of a natural amphitheater territory that favors the production of wines of great depth and rigor is expressed. Read more
| Name | Montresor Amarone della Valpolicella 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Montresor |
| Story | History and Curiosities A symbol of Cantine Montresor, founded in 1892, this Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG is a true icon of Italian winemaking. In 1921, its unmistakable matte black bottle was patented, designed to protect the precious wine from light during long ocean crossings to North America. Even today, this historic packaging preserves a timeless masterpiece, celebrating the art of raisined grapes in a warm, full and velvety sip. |
| Origin | Valpolicella Classico, Veneto (north-west of Verona) |
| Harvest | End of October |
| Fermentation | Approximately four months |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting with grape drying for about four months; fermentation in stainless steel and ageing in oak barrels and barriques |
| Wine making | Manual harvest at the end of October, bunch by bunch; the grapes are placed in crates for drying for about four months until February. This is followed by gentle pressing and slow fermentation on the skins, with fermentation in stainless steel for about four months; then ageing in Slavonian oak barrels and small French oak barriques for about two years (maturation in wood for around 18 months). |
| Aging | Aged in Slavonian oak barrels and small French oak barriques for about two years (matured in wood for approximately 18 months). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |