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Caterina Zardini Classico Riserva Amarone DOCG 2019
The Caterina Zardini Classico Riserva Amarone DOCG 2019 is a high-intensity Italian red wine from Giuseppe Campagnola winery, made from a blend of Corvina and Rondinella grapes. It has a deep ruby color and features complex aromas of dried fruit (like prunes), spices, and notes of dark chocolate, with a full-bodied, rich, and layered flavor profile with firm tannins and a savory finish. It is a "Riserva" designation, meaning it has been aged longer than a standard Amarone, and is ready to drink now but can also be held for further aging.
Wine characteristics
- Color: Deep ruby red with garnet veins.
- Aromas: Complex and ethereal, with notes of dried cherries, black tea leaves, blackberries, prunes, bitter almond, vanilla, and hints of iron or dark chocolate.
- Flavors: Full-bodied, rich, and layered, with flavors of dark fruit, spices, and a savory, mineral-laced finish.
- Structure: Features firm, grainy tannins and lifted acidity.
- Designation: Classico Riserva DOCG, indicating it's from a specific area of Valpolicella and has undergone extended aging.
- Alcohol content: 16.00% vol..
- Grape varieties: Corvina and Rondinella.
- Producer: Giuseppe Campagnola, with the wine named after the winery's co-founder's grandmother.
Tasting notes and pairings
- Tasting notes: A complex, elegant wine with a generous and lingering finish.
- Pairing suggestions: Succulent steak or aged cheese.
- Aging potential: The wine can be enjoyed now or held for further aging.
Production
- Grapes: Selected grapes from hillside vineyards in the Marano valley.
- Aging: Aged for 18-24 months in barrique barrels.
- Drying process: Grapes are traditionally dried for approximately 100 days, which concentrates their sugars and flavors.