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Calcarole
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Amarone Classico della Valpolicella DOC
Our Calcarole Amarone is only produced in the best vintages and in minute quantities. Calcarole is a “cru” above the Villa di Rovereti in the heart of Negrar in the Valpolicella Classico Area. This vineyard is ideally suited for it’s temperate climate and stony soil. Sourced from mature vines, the grapes are harvested by hand and picked when they are ripe to perfection. The hand selected grapes are dried on racks and then fermented and pressed. Calcarole Amarone can be cellared for many years.
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We recommend it to be decanted for several hours and served (16-18° C or 60-65° F) with roasted or braised meat or game dishes such as venison. Other recommend pairings include beef stroganoff, curry based dishes or cheese such as Parmesan.
- Ageing potential: over 10 years.
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TECHNICAL DATA
- Vineyards location: The Calcarole hill in Negrar
- Geology: Dark soil on substrate of calcareous rock
Grape varietals: Corvina, Rondinella and Barbera
Vines density per hectare: 4,000
Production per hectare / acres: 8 tons / 3,3 tons - Production per hectare after drying: Approximately 50%
- Winemaking process: Grapes are dried 3 months, after picking, on racks and then fermentation and maceration take place in stainless steel vats.
- Ageing in cellar: 12 months in oak barriques and 24 months in 25 hl oak barrels.
RECENT and HISTORICAL ACCLAIM
Decanter UK, Italy 2009 "2004: Baudain's Six to Savour" p. 48 " Guerrieri Rizzardi, Calcarole, Amarone Classico 2004 ***** 5 Stars Lovely garnet-ruby. Complex nose with elegant touches of raisined grape. Intense, balanced palate with unobtrusive tannins and a long, savoury finish. 2010-2025."
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Gambero Rosso – “Vini d’Italia 2009” Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Calcarole 2004 – 2 Bicchieri/ 2 Glasses.
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Gambero Rosso – “Vini d’Italia 2008” Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Calcarole 2003 – 3 Bicchieri/ 3 Glasses.
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Gambero Rosso – “Vini d’Italia 2007” Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Calcarole 2000 – 2 Bicchieri/ 2 Glasses. -
Gambero Rosso – “Vini d’Italia 2006” Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Calcarole 1998 – 2 Bicchieri/ 2 Glasses.
