Antonio Castagnedi Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2017
Amarone della Valpolicella, Italy
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Antonio Castagnedi Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2017
Amarone della Valpolicella, Italy
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In wine tasting, SWEETNESS refers to the amount of residual sugar that is left in the wine after fermentation is complete.Fruit -
In wine tasting, the term BODY refers to the weight, texture, and fullness of the wine in your mouth. It is one of the most important characteristics of a wine and can be described as light-bodied, medium-bodied, or full-bodied.Body
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In wine tasting, DRY refers to a wine that has very little residual sugar, resulting in a crisp, refreshing taste with a clean finish.Dry
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In wine tasting, ACIDITY refers to the level of tartness, crispness, and freshness of the wine.Acidity
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The alcohol content in wine can range from low to high.Alcohol
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Amarone della Valpolicella is considered the most prestigious red wine of Veneto, Italy.
The 2017 Amarone della Valpolicella Antonio Castagnedi has been rated 94 by Vinous. It has a dusty and floral aroma, with black cherries and smoky crushed stone. The wine has an elegant texture with refined, silky, and savory flavors, rather than sweet. The wine offers a saturation of primary fruits with flavors of plums, blackberries, minerals, and brown spice. It is both powerful and elegant.
This wine has an intense ruby red color with purple reflections. The aroma is typical of Amarone, consisting of ripe red fruit, spicy aromas of licorice, black pepper, and notes of chocolate. The flavors are well balanced, with soft, warm, slightly savory, and elegant round tannins, and a long and fresh finish with balsamic notes.
To pair, the wine is suggested to pair well with savory first courses, red meats, and mature cheeses. Overall, the Antonio Castagnedi Amarone della Valpolicella is an exceptional wine with an elegant and refined taste that is sure to impress wine enthusiasts.
About the Wine
- Brand
- Tenuta Sant'Antonio
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol Content
- 15.0°
- Size
- 750g
- Region
- Veneto, Italy
- Grapes
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Corvina (70%)
Rondinella (20%)
Croatina (10%)
Foods to pair
- Cheese
- Brie
- Cheese
- Blue Cheese
- Fish
- Swordfish
- Meat
- Beef
- Meat
- Lamb
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