The Grape:
Corvina, Rondinella, and Corvinone

The Appellation:
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG

Tasting Notes:
Elegant with a nose of mature red fruit, especially cherries and spicy chocolate. Well structured with the right balance between tannins and softness.

The Wine:
Hand-harvested at the beginning of October, withered in the larder until December. The bunches lose 35/40% of their initial weight.
Destemmed and pressed with maceration for 15-20 days.
Matures in French and American oak barrels for 12-16 mo.
ABV: 15%
Acidity: 5.95 g/L
Residual Sugar: 4.0g/L

The Pairing:
Pairs with aged blue cheese, truffles, grilled meat, lamb, and pheasant. But have you tried beef tagliata? Chef’s kiss!

The Winery: 
Tinazzi is a producer of high-quality wines from Veneto and Puglia regions, dedicated to promoting the soul of the territories safeguarding tradition while seeing innovation. Tinazzi aims at becoming a trustworthy family business producing prestigious local wines, with values of integrity, humility, passion and sustainable growth.

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