Amarone della Valpolicella "Corte Manara" 2018 (1.5Ltr.), Manara

“Corte Manara” from Azienda Agricola Manara is an Amarone Classico made from 70% Corvina, 20% Rondinella and 10% other varietals. The grapes grow on the hills of the Valpolicella Classico district, more precisely in Negrar, Marano and San Pietro in Cariano. The drying process of the grapes takes about 3 months. The grapes are then easily crushed  and are let to ferment slowly in steel tanks for 40-60 days. The wine is then aged for 24 months in Slovenian oak barrels and then continues in steel tanks. The finalized wine is bottled and stored for another 6 to 12 months.

TASTING NOTES
The color of Amarone Corte Manara is deep red and ruby, the nose is fragrant and there are clear notes of red berries and spicy notes given by aging in wood. In the mouth it is velvety and dense, full-bodied wine but balanced with a long and mineral finish