Accessible and delicious example of a modern style of Amarone in distinctive black frosted bottle. Well-deserving of a Decanter Gold medal (2017 vintage).
Production
Made from a blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara grapes cultivated in Montresor's vineyards in the Valpolicella Classico zone (north-west of Verona). The grapes are hand harvested at the end of October. The late harvested grapes are dried out for four months (until February of the following year) and then crushed. The must is fermented in stainless steel for four months. The wine is aged in Slavonian oak casks and small French barrique for two years.
Montresor Amarone della Valpolicella 'Satinato' 2020 (6 bottles case)
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Tasting notes
Hints of coffee and chocolate on the nose with ripe crushed berry, bitter cherry and sweet plummy fruit on the palate - backed by notes of bitter chocolate. Rich and warming yet fresh and well-balanced, with supple tannins and a rich texture.
Food match
Excellent with red meats, game or hard cheeses, especially Parmesan.
Info
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ABV
15%
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CASE/BOTTLE SIZE
6 x 75cl
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REGION/COUNTRY
VENETO, ITALY
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GRAPE
CORVINA 70%, RONDINELLA 20%, MOLINARA 10%
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FEATURES
VEGETARIAN, VEGAN
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CLOSURE
CORK
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WINEMAKER
MICELE SPINA
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APPELLATION
DOCG AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA
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ALLERGEN INFO
CONTAINS SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS
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Meet the producer
One of Verona’s historic houses, founded by Giacomo Montresor in 1892, with a reputation built on high quality, affordable Valpolicella and Amarone. In recent years the range has grown steadily with vineyards being developed in Friuli and northern Veneto, around Conegliano.
The winery was family-owned until 2018 when Montresor was acquired by Cevico, a co-operative group based in Emilia Romagna, with 2 highly regarded Veneto co-ops as co-investors. Since then a major investment programme has transformed the company – with modern production facilities and a new winemaking team rejuvenating quality across the board, while access to high quality grapes from the Veneto co-owners has enabled some excellent new wines to be developed.