Pieropan : Amarone Della Valpolicella Riserva 2018

Characteristics and tasting advice for Pieropan's Amarone Della Valpolicella Riserva

Tasting

Color
Intense and deep ruby color.

Nose
The bouquet reveals complex aromas of black cherries, plums, blackberry jam, and dark chocolate, enriched by notes of leather, roasted coffee, and black pepper. Nuances of cinnamon, juniper berries, cloves, and a refreshing balsamic finish complete this richly aromatic nose.

Palate
Complex and round, this wine reveals a powerful and balanced structure. The remarkable freshness in the finish brings balance and elegance to the whole, promising excellent aging potential.

An exceptional Amarone from remarkable terroirs

The property

The Pieropan Estate, founded in 1880 by Leonildo Pieropan, embodies the heritage of a great winemaking family in the heart of the medieval village of Soave, in Veneto. For four generations, it has established itself as an essential reference for the region's great wines.

The vineyard

The Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva comes from a vineyard located in Monte Garzon in the Cellore d'Illasi region. The vines, averaging 20 years old, are planted on pink limestone soils rich in clay and chalk, at an altitude between 300 and 500 meters. Facing due south, they are trained in guyot with a density of 5800 plants per hectare. The vineyard is certified organic, with a yield limited to 20 hl/ha.

Vinification and aging

The grapes of the Amarone Della Valpolicella Riserva are hand-harvested in small crates during the last week of September. They are then naturally dried for 2 to 3 months. After manual selection, the grapes are destemmed and gently pressed. Fermentation takes place for about 30 days, with daily pump-overs and punch-downs. Aging continues in 500-liter French oak barrels for at least 36 months, followed by a year in concrete tanks and an additional year in the bottle before marketing.

Blend

Corvina veronese (60%), corvinone (30%), rondinella (5%) and croatina veronese (5%).