Montresor
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Capitel della Crosara 2017
| Denomination | DOCG Amarone della Valpolicella Classico |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.5% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Corvina, Molinara, Rondinella |
| Aging | Aged in wood for about 3 years in barriques and large French and Slavonian oak barrels, followed by bottle ageing before release. |
- Name and vintage: Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, 2017 harvest
- Alcohol content: 15.5% vol., full-bodied and enveloping dry red wine
- Production method: grapes dried for about three months on racks
- Ageing: 36 months in French and Slavonian oak, rested in bottle
- Tasting notes: blackberry, cherry, liquorice. Decant for 1 hour, serve at 16-18 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Capitel della Crosara Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is a profound and enveloping meditation wine signed by Montresor. To the eye, it presents an intense ruby red hue, revealing a complex bouquet characterised by aromas of overripe red fruit, balsamic notes and delicate hints of violet. On the palate, it is dry, warm and full-bodied, supported by a well-structured tannic texture and a pleasant bitter note on the finish. The distinct flavours of blackberry, ripe cherry, liquorice and spices make it ideal for pairing with meat dishes and game, while also enhancing the bold taste of mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This harmonious red blend comes to life in the hilly heart of the Amarone della Valpolicella Classico area, within a landscape reminiscent of a natural amphitheatre. The soils host the native varieties Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara and Oseleta, cultivated with absolute rigour. The wine's name pays homage to the stone votive shrine depicting the Madonna, located at the crossroads of a small village. Since the 1950s, the Montresor winery has established a historic collaboration with local farming families, ensuring authentic territorial quality in full respect of its roots.
How it is produced
Production follows a meticulous process that begins with the selection of the best bunches between September and October. The grapes are laid out on racks to undergo about three months of drying, a crucial phase that naturally concentrates sugars and aromas. This is followed by gentle pressing and slow fermentation with maceration on the skins for up to thirty days to extract structure and colour. The wine then undergoes a long maturation period, resting for three years in French and Slavonian oak barrels. This ageing imparts profound complexity, ensuring a long ageing potential before release to the market.
History and Curiosities
The name Capitel della Crosara pays tribute to an ancient votive shrine dedicated to the Madonna, located at a crossroads in the heart of Valpolicella. Since the 1950s, the Montresor winery has cultivated a deep bond with local winegrowers, selecting grapes of exceptional quality. The 2017 vintage of this Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico encapsulates the essence of the region: a meticulous three-month drying process and lengthy maturation in oak give rise to a sumptuous wine for contemplation, ideal with meat and mature cheeses.
Awards
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2017
91/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
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 Classico Capitel della Crosara 2017 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Corvina, Molinara, Rondinella |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Montresor |
| Story | History and Curiosities The name Capitel della Crosara pays tribute to an ancient votive shrine dedicated to the Madonna, located at a crossroads in the heart of Valpolicella. Since the 1950s, the Montresor winery has cultivated a deep bond with local winegrowers, selecting grapes of exceptional quality. The 2017 vintage of this Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico encapsulates the essence of the region: a meticulous three-month drying process and lengthy maturation in oak give rise to a sumptuous wine for contemplation, ideal with meat and mature cheeses. |
| Origin | In the heart of the hilly Valpolicella Classica |
| Harvest | September and October |
| Fermentation | Up to 30 days |
| Production technique | Appassimento (drying of the grapes for about 3 months) |
| Wine making | The grapes, selected cluster by cluster, are harvested between September and October and left to dry in crates for about 3 months. Vinification follows the traditional method for red wines, with destemming and gentle pressing, followed by maceration on the skins (up to 30 days). After racking, the wine matures in wood for about 3 years (barriques and large barrels of French and Slavonian oak) and is then refined in the bottle before being released to the market. |
| Aging | Aged in wood for about 3 years in barriques and large French and Slavonian oak barrels, followed by bottle ageing before release. |
| Residual sugar | 4.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |