Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Valpentana Villa Arvedi 2015

Veneto, Italy Carefully selected grape bunches are hand-harvested from top vineyards planted in the hills of Valpantena, north of the city of Verona in northeast Italy, in the communes of Quinto, Grezzana, and Santa Maria.

The best whole perfectly ripened bunches are hand-harvested in early September and carried to farmhouses where they are left to dry on traditional straw mats called arelle, a process which raisins the grapes and concentrates the natural sugars. After approximately 120 days, the grapes are pressed and slow fermentation begins at a low temperature. Fermentation continues until the sugars have been completely converted to alcohol.

15.5% abv 80% Corvina Verones and 20% Rondinella

An outstanding match with roast meat and game, as well as hearty, flavorful cheeses served with figs and nuts