Cesari Amarone Vignetti IL BOSCO della Valpolicella
Name:
Cesari Amarone Vignetti IL BOSCO della Valpolicella - 2003
Where it's from:
>Italy
>Veneto
>Valpolicella
Price per case:
£250.00
Bottle size:
75 cl
Bottles per case:
6
Style:
Powerful Reds
Grapes:
Corvina
Description:
Situated in the North-east, stretching between Verona and Venice, Veneto produces the largest volume of DOC wines in Italy. Much of these come from the province of Verona which is famous for both Soave and Valpolicella. Perhaps the greatest wine of the region is the Amarone della Valpolicella, made from semi-dried grapes, giving a wine that is intense, long and rich with a high alcohol content. The region is also becoming well-known for its range of varietal wines, of which Cesari produce some excellent examples.
Grapes from the towns of Negrar, Marano di Valpolicella, Sant Ambrogio, Fumane, San Pietro in Cariano are used to make this wine. Typical aromas of ripe fruit as well as fruit preserve and cherry abound while the particularly striking length lingers on the palate. Displaying all its strength through a warm and elegant body this is a wine to enjoy. (12 x 75 cl)
Situated in the North-east, stretching between Verona and Venice, Veneto produces the largest volume of DOC wines in Italy. Much of these come from the province of Verona which is famous for both Soave and Valpolicella. Perhaps the greatest wine of the re (12 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)
Intense purple coloured wine with a dense and deep nose showing aromas of raisins, ripe cherries, wild berries and spice. The aromas carry through onto the dry, full bodied and well structured palate. An approachable Amarone, with vibrant red fruit flavours, soft, supple tannins and a memorable finish. (6 x 75 cl)