Montresor Amarone della Valpolicella 2023
Full-bodied dry red wine · Giacomo Montresor
Vintage: 2023
Type
Full-bodied dry red wine
Producer
Giacomo Montresor
Country
Italy
Vintage
2023
Region & Appellation
Veneto, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
Grape Varieties
Corvina, Rondinella, and Corvinone
Color & Appearance
Deep ruby red with garnet reflections and moderate viscosity
Aroma Profile
Intense aromas of dried cherries, dark plums, raisins, cocoa, and subtle hints of sweet spices and tobacco
Tasting Notes
Rich and velvety on the palate with a powerful yet harmonious structure, featuring lush dried fruit and a long, warming, slightly bitter-chocolate finish
Flavor Profile
Ripe black cherry, fig paste, dark chocolate, espresso, and a touch of sweet pipe tobacco
Body & Texture
Full-bodied with a rich, velvety, and smooth texture balanced by warming alcohol and structured concentration
Acidity & Tannins
Medium to medium-high acidity providing freshness to balance the high extract, alongside fine-grained and velvety tannins
Sweetness Level
Dry, though the ripe fruit flavors and high glycerin give a perception of plush richness
Alcohol Content
15.0% ABV
Aging & Oak
Aged in traditional large Slavonian oak casks for an extended period, imparting subtle spice and woody complexity without masking the fruit
Food Pairings
Rich game meats, braised beef, roasted lamb, aged hard cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano, and rich stews
Serving Suggestions
Serve at 18°C in a large Bordeaux glass, decanted for at least one hour before serving
Price Range
$25 - $40 USD
Quality Assessment
90 points, premium quality tier, offering great accessibility and classic Amarone character at an everyday luxury price point
Production Methods
Appassimento method involving drying freshly harvested grapes on bamboo racks for several months before crushing and slow fermentation
Terroir
Hilly limestone and clay soils in the Valpolicella zone of Veneto, benefiting from cool evening breezes and optimal sunlight exposure
History & Heritage
Montresor is a historic Veronese house dating back to the 19th century, renowned for producing traditional, high-quality Veneto wines
Interesting Facts
Amarone translates literally to 'the great bitter one', historically distinguishing it from the sweet Recioto style produced from the same grapes
Cellaring Potential
Drink now through 2033, capable of developing tertiary complexity with proper cellaring over the next decade
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