Aneri Amarone Classico Valpolicella DOC

Amarone is made mainly from Corvina, a grape with the highest quality grown at the foot of the south sides of the Alps. Once harvested the grapes are dried in the shade for three months, and fully mellowed ones are squeezed and fermented. Then, they are aged in casks for at least three years, finally bottled and marketed four years after harvest. Available in 1.5 Litre Magnum bottles. (1 x 1.5 Litres)

Amarone is made mainly from Corvina, a grape with the highest quality grown at the foot of the south sides of the Alps. Once harvested the grapes are dried in the shade for three months, and fully mellowed ones are squeezed and fermented. Then, they are aged in casks for at least three years, finally bottled and marketed four years after harvest. (3 x 75 cl)

Seven gentlemen, on august 23, 1933, set an appointment in the offices of Francesco Betteloni, notary public, to sign the deed giving birth to the Cantina Sociale Valpolicella. Today, the Cantina Valpolicella directs and coordinates the production of approximately 200 grape-growers with vineyards covering a total of 450 hectares. All these are located in the classic Valpolicella hillside zone. All have the same dedication and passion as the original founders. They work together and in their mutual interests to turn member producer's grapes into high quality wines, performing activities that improve winemaking and grape-growing knowledge and culture. The vineyards are situated on about 450 hectares in the classical Valpolicella Hills area Northwest of Verona, which are mostly concentrated in the town of Negrar. The most used system of cultivation is the traditional Pergola system, with about 2,500-3,000 plants per hectare, while the average age of the vines is 20 years. The cultivation of the vineyard has among its primary objectives the maximum possible degree of respect for nature: for this reason, biological techniques are used, and pesticides are used as little as possible. The harvest is done entirely by hand, with many selections for special wines, such as the Amarone, produced from single vineyards to exalt its characteristics. It is a blend of 70% Corvina, 15% Corvinone and 15% Rondinella while the blend is left in both in 225 liter barriques made of French Allier and Never oak and in 50 hl barrels for 18 months. Refinement continues in the bottle for 12 months. A fantastic wine with a garnet red dense and compact colour, the bouquet is strong and persistent, ethereal and fruity with hint of black cherries and dry prunes. The palate is well structured, smooth with velvety tannin. (6 x 75 cl)

Tommasi Viticoltori Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC from Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella Classico by Tommasi Viticoltori Pedemonte di Valpolicella (6 x 75 cl)

Bertani Amarone Valpolicella Classico Sup Aneri Veneto from Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella by Bertani Powerful Reds (1 x 1.5 Litres)

The carefully selected grapes are put in small wood crates and dried in ventilated rooms for about three month. When they reach the perfect grade of dryness they are pressed and fermented in warmed stainless steel tanks. The fermentation lasts for about 30 days and develops high alcohol contents. The wine is than aged in large oak casks for about three years. After bottling the wine refines for another 3 months. This treatment gives a rich, concentrated full-bodied style with silky mature fruit flavours and a long aftertaste. (6 x 75 cl)

Showing a rich, classic and chocolately nose, with good balance and well defined fruit on the palate. Very impressive Corvina. Dense black fruits; palate displays excellent weight, structure, intensity of rich, chocolaty fruit through to a very long finish. The Lenotti vineyard was founded in 1906 on the banks of Lake Garda in the heart of the hilly area of Bardolino. The area is particularly well suited to the growing of vines with its situation wich has no extremes of weather. From its 100 plus ha of specialised vineyards, Lenotti produce a wide range of regional wines and pride themselves on the quality of their products. (6 x 75 cl)

This wine has been carefully produced from grapes, which have been laid out to dry and become concentrated. The result is rich, concentrated, full-bodied with a long finish. (6 x 75 cl)

From 30 year-old wines the grapes are harvested in early October then left to dry on racks until January which concentrates the sugars and flavour. The wine is full and rich with amazing fruit intensity and a velvety palate (12 x 75 cl)