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Villa Rizzardi
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Amarone Classico della Valpolicella DOC 2003
Amarone is a traditional and unique method of wine-making crafted only from Valpolicella grown grapes which are dried on racks and then pressed and fermented. The grapes for our Amarone are from the Villa Rizzardi estate where the vines average no less that 30 years of age. Amarone wines are higher in alcohol due to fermentation of the dried grapes and not from the addition of alcohol. Our Villa Rizzardi Amarone spends 48 months in French and Central European oak barrels. Villa Rizzardi Amarone can be cellared for many years. We recommend it to be decanted and served (16-18° C or 60-65° F) with roasted or braised meat, game dishes such as venison, beef stroganoff, curry based dishes or with cheeses such as Parmesan or Pecorino.
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TECHNICAL DATA
Geology: Brown and red soil with clay on calcareous rock
Grape varieties: 49% Rondinella, 25% Corvina, 10% Barbera, 9% Sangiovese and 7% Corvinone
Vineyard surface area: 10 hectares or 25 acres
Age of vines: Average of 30 years of age
Density per hectare: 1,600 to 4,000 vines per hectare
Winemaking process: Grapes are dried on racks and then fermentation and maceration take place in stainless steel vats - Production per hectare after drying: Approximately 35%
Ageing in cellar: 48 months French and Slovenian oak barrels and 6 months in bottle
Production: 13,000 bottles or 2,167 six bottle cases
Alcohol content: 15.50% by volume
Total acidity (tartaric acidity): 5.65 g/L
pH: 3.50
Labels: Classic and numbered per vintage
RECENT and HISTORICAL ACCLAIM
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The Daily Telegraph, June 28 2008 “Macho Reds” Jonathan Ray “Villa Rizzardi Amarone della Valpolicella – …its amarone is a thing of wonder. Made from ripe dried grapes, the wine is rich and robust with a dry finish.”
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Gambero Rosso – “Vini d’Italia 2008” Villa Rizzardi Amarone Classico 2003 – 2 Bicchieri/ 2 Glasses.
Gambero Rosso – “Vini d’Italia 2007” Villa Rizzardi Amarone Classico 2001 – 3 Bicchieri/ 3 Glasses.-
Gambero Rosso – “Vini d’Italia 2006” Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2000 – 2 Bicchieri/ 2 Glasses.
