Corte Adami

2013 Amarone della Valpolicella D.O.C.G.

This is a wine to relish with your nearest and dearest. Ripe cherry fruit, exotic oriental spices, cocoa, liquorice and floral aromas. Powerful yet graceful and elegant on the palate, showing lovely harmony between its rich fruit, its tannic and acidic structure, its alcohol and its slightly viscous mouth feel. The word Amarone is derived from the word amaro - bitter - and the long, dry finish reveals the traditional notes of bitter cherry that gave rise to the name.  Amarone is referred to by the Italians as a “vino di meditazione” - a meditation wine. That being said, this wine is rather food friendly and can be served alongside a meal and not just afterwards.The robust, sometimes oxidized character of traditional Amarone make it especially well-suited for pairing with steaks, stews and ribs, but, if you want to try something special take a bite-sized fragment of parmesan cheese and a teaspoon of acacia honey, pop them both in your mouth, and chew them to savour the taste then take a sip of amarone and enjoy the resulting harmonies. Trust me, you'll be amazed. From 45 year old vines, grown on the Adami family’s Mezzomonte estate in Ferrazze, comes this modern Amarone blend of Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella. The grapes are dried for 4 months before fermentation begins, giving the wine exceptional concentration and depth.