Torre d'Orti Amarone della Valpolicella 2022
Torre d'Orti Amarone della Valpolicella 2022 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Corvina, Rondinella (Amarone della Valpolicella, Italy), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with beef stew, venison, cheese board, charcuterie. Drink within 9 years (to about 2031). Decant for about 1 hour. Critic score 94/100 (merchant-reported).
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sartori di Verona Corte Bra Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva 2017 Sartori di Verona · Veneto | £37.09 | |||
| Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Cantina di Negrar | £33.25 | |||
| Sartori di Verona Reius Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2020 Sartori di Verona · Veneto | £32.93 | |||
| Brigaldara, Cavolo, Amarone della Valpolicella 2020 Brigaldara · Veneto | £33.60 |
Cellar for up to 9 years Decant 1 hour. Deep garnet colour with cherry red tinges, the nose delivers intense dried fruit, black cherry, wood, spice, and jam. The palate offers intense fruit, black cherry, with hints of spice, vanilla and chocolate. The full bodied wine has tannins that are silky and well integrated along with good acidity that helps to balance the wine perfectly. The finish is long and persistent and allows this fabulous wine to be enjoyed a little longer. Would match perfectly with red meat, game, venison, spicy sausages, and aged cheeses. Amarone is made by partially drying grapes naturally in the case of Cavalchina, this is carried out by placing the grapes on small wooden trays that are then placed in a wooden hut that provides the perfect drying conditions. The purpose of partially drying the grapes is that the juice is concentrated, as are the flavours and sugars within the grapes. The grapes are hand harvested to ensure that only the best fruit is used for the wines. Traditional fermentation is used and can last for up to 3 weeks . The wine is then matured in new French oak for 12 months prior to bottling. The great combination of alcohol, tannin and acid provides a complex and wine that has superb drinkability yet is capable of ageing well for many years.