La Parte 2013, Amarone della Valpolicella DOC, Azienda Piccoli

Name: La Parte 2013, Amarone della Valpolicella DOC, Azienda Piccoli
Brand: L'Esprit du vin
SKU: 340413
Price: 43.00 CHF
Availability: InStock

CHF 43.00

Description

Daniela Piccoli's Amarone is a superb, limited-production wine (approximately 6,000 bottles annually). Its deep ruby-red color first captivates the eye, followed by an intense nose revealing aromas of ripe fruits like cherry and raspberry, along with hints of spice, menthol, tobacco, and cedar. On the palate, it is a rich and powerful wine, yet remarkably light and airy. It is balanced, elegant, and refined. A marvel!

Food and wine pairings

The Amarone Monte la Parte 2013 will be perfectly enjoyed with fine cuts of red meat in sauce, game, and mature cheeses.

La Parte 2013, Amarone della Valpolicella DOC, Azienda Piccoli

CHF 43.00

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Viticulture

Vines are trained using the Guyot and Veronese pergola systems. The harvest is entirely manual, allowing for rigorous selection of the healthiest grapes. The berries are left to dry naturally for a minimum of three months without air conditioning. During this period, they can lose up to 35% of their weight.

Winemaking

The grapes are gently crushed and pressed with rigorous temperature control to extract the most intense and refined aromas. Regular pump-overs and rackings are performed. A short period in stainless steel tanks is followed by aging in 30-hectoliter French oak casks and 350- and 550-liter barrels for a minimum of 60 months. After this extended period, the wine returns to stainless steel tanks for a few months before finishing with a year of bottle aging.

Azienda Piccoli

Azienda Piccoli is located on Monte La Parte, not far from the historic center of Verona. The 10 hectares of vineyards are situated at an altitude of 250 meters above sea level. They benefit from a breezy climate and excellent sun exposure.

Veneto

Located in northeastern Italy, between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea, Veneto is one of the country's most prestigious and export-oriented wine regions. Its temperate climate, varied topography, and mineral-rich soils provide ideal conditions for a wide diversity of grape varieties and wine styles.

The region is world-renowned for its Prosecco, but especially for its great Valpolicella reds and its powerful Amarone della Valpolicella, made from partially dried grapes before vinification. It is also famous for the sweet red wine, Recioto, the flagship of the appellation.