Tedeschi - Capitel Monte Olmi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva 2019

Tedeschi

Capitel Monte Olmi

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico Riserva 

2019

75cl

Contains Sulphites

Grape Varieties: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
Production Area: Valpolicella Classica, Verona
Vineyard Altitude: 250–400 m a.s.l.
Exposure: South-east, hilly
Soil Type: Calcareous-clay, well-drained
Harvest: Manual, late September – early October
Winemaking: Fermentation in steel on the skins of dried grapes for 3–4 months, with gentle pump-overs and temperature control
Aging: 36 months in large oak barrels and selected barriques, followed by further bottle aging
Alcohol Content: 15% vol
Colour: Intense and bright garnet red
Bouquet: Cherries in spirit, plum, ripe red fruits, cocoa, vanilla, tobacco, and slight balsamic notes
Taste: Full, rich, and enveloping, silky and well-integrated tannins, balance between residual sweetness, freshness, and structure, long and persistent finish
Food Pairings: Braised meats, important red meats, game, aged cheeses, dark chocolate
Serving Temperature: 18–20 °C
Longevity: 15–20 years

The Capitel Monte Olmi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva 2018 represents the excellence of the Valpolicella Classica tradition by Tedeschi. Made with selected grapes slowly dried, this Amarone develops complexity, concentration, and elegant aromas. In the glass, it presents an intense and bright garnet red colour; on the nose, it releases aromas of cherries in spirit, plum, ripe red fruits, cocoa, vanilla, and tobacco. On the palate, it is full and enveloping, with silky tannins, perfectly balanced between residual sweetness, structure, and freshness, with a long and persistent finish. Perfect with braised meats, game, aged cheeses, and dark chocolate, it is a meditation Amarone, destined to evolve beautifully over the years.