Serego Alighieri
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Vaio Armaron 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 for 36 months in Slavonian oak barrels, followed by 4 months in cherry wood barrels, then bottled. |
- Origin: Valpolicella Classica, Gargagnago; Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
- Grape varieties and style: Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara; still red wine, structured, warm and enveloping
- Drying process: hand-selected grapes, dried for 120 days to concentrate the aromas
- Ageing: 36 months in Slavonian oak and 4 months in cherry wood barrels
- Ratings and aromas: 95/100 Decanter; notes of dried plum, cocoa and sweet spices
Description
What kind of wine it is
Vaio Armaron Serego Alighieri is a remarkable red wine that embodies the spirit of Amarone della Valpolicella Classico. The result of a balanced blend of Corvina, Rondinella and the Molinara Serego Alighieri variety, it offers a warm, enveloping and structured sip. The drying of the grapes concentrates the aromas and the raw material, defining a deep aromatic profile. Produced by Masi, it reveals an intense and complex character, capable of expressing in the glass a pleasant illusion of sweetness.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the Valpolicella Classica, specifically from the area of Gargagnago di Valpolicella. The vineyards of the historic Serego Alighieri estates benefit from an ideal climate that favours the perfect ripening of the bunches. The vines sink their roots into generous soils, with a rich supply of humus combined with an excellent percentage of limestone and clay. This combination of soil and climate gives the bunches excellent quality and supports the unmistakable depth of flavour that distinguishes the wine.
How it is produced
The bunches, hand-selected, rest for one hundred and twenty days before undergoing a long maceration on the skins and subsequent fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The ageing process involves maturation in Slavonian oak barrels followed by a period in cherry wood barrels. The result is a deep ruby red wine, with intense aromas of dried plums, cocoa, cinnamon and vanilla. On the palate it is full-bodied and enveloping, ideal for accompanying roasts, rich game stews or flavourful mature cheeses.
History and Curiosities
The prestigious Vaio Armaron celebrates the noble heritage of the direct descendants of Dante Alighieri, guardians of the vineyards of Gargagnago since 1353. The result of the expertise of Masi Agricola, this true icon of oenology comes to life in the vineyard from which the very name Amarone is said to originate. Its unmistakable aromatic richness is born from a meticulous 120-day drying process, while the traditional maturation in cherry wood barrels adds further complexity to this excellent 2017 vintage, already awarded by the most authoritative international guides.
Awards
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2017
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2017
95/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2017
92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2017
3One 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
- Oenologist: Gruppo Tecnico Masi
- Bottles produced: 350.000
- Hectares: 120
For twenty-one generations, descendants of the Supreme Poet have lived in the Possessioni, a landmark site for viticulture in the Valpolicella region. Masi shares its great love for the land here with the Conti Serego Alighieri, working with them in the production of prestigious wines, heirs as they are of an ancient, noble and expert winemaking tradition. Read more
| Name | Serego Alighieri Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Vaio Armaron 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 | Serego Alighieri |
| Story | History and Curiosities The prestigious Vaio Armaron celebrates the noble heritage of the direct descendants of Dante Alighieri, guardians of the vineyards of Gargagnago since 1353. The result of the expertise of Masi Agricola, this true icon of oenology comes to life in the vineyard from which the very name Amarone is said to originate. Its unmistakable aromatic richness is born from a meticulous 120-day drying process, while the traditional maturation in cherry wood barrels adds further complexity to this excellent 2017 vintage, already awarded by the most authoritative international guides. |
| Origin | Gargagnago di Valpolicella (VR) |
| Climate | Mild climate of Valpolicella |
| Soil composition | Rich in humus, limestone and clay |
| Production technique | Traditional appassimento technique (grapes dried for 120 days) |
| Wine making | Manual selection of the grapes; drying for 120 days; maceration on the skins for 30–50 days; fermentation in large stainless steel tanks; ageing for 36 months in Slavonian oak barrels, then 4 months in cherry wood barrels; then bottling. |
| Aging | Aged for 36 months in Slavonian oak barrels, followed by 4 months in cherry wood barrels, then bottled. |
| Year production | 350000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |