Michele Castellani Amarone Valpolicella Classico 'Colle Cristi'
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VELVETY. SAVORY. OUTSTANDING.
93pts - Vinous
93pts - James Suckling
90pts - Wine Spectator
WINE OVERVIEW
Located in Marano della Valpolicella, the estate consists of about 50 hectares of directly owned and grown vineyards in the hillside area of the Valpolicella Classica and the family is fully focused with passion and dedication to the production of the best Amarone and Ripasso wines, perfect combination of tradition and modernity.
TASTING NOTES
Smooth and full bodied with lots of dried fruit.
EAT WITH
A perfect pairing with roasts, wild game, grilled meats or seasoned cheeses.
TECH DETAILS
The grapes are grown on the beautiful slopes of the Valpolicella Classico, one of the most prestigious wine areas of Northern Italy. This area is located Northwest of the elegant Roman town of Verona (in the Western corner of Veneto).
The valpolicella region has mostly a mild-to-cool continental climate that is influenced by its proximity to two sizable bodies of water: Lake Garda to the West and the Adriatic Sea to the Southeast.
- Soil: Clay & limestone
- Fermentation: Fermentation takes place in small casks. Temperature is raised to 50°F, then it stays around 59°F. Very long maceration, over 40 days with 2 weekly pump-overs. After two decantings and the wine is clean, it is poured into wood for aging (usually around May/June).
- Aging: Aged for approximately 3 years in French barriques (new and 2nd & 3rd use) and Slavonian oak barrels (3,000 or 5,000 liters).
Where: Veneto, Italy
Grape: 70% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 10% Molinara
Elevation: 984-1640 feet
Age of Vines: 10-15 years
Alcohol: 15.5%
More about Michele Castellani
Michele Castellani is an award-winning & family owned winery that is world renowned for their high quality wines.
Located in Marano della Valpolicella, the estate consists of about 50 hectares of directly owned and grown vineyards in the hillside area of the Valpolicella Classica and the family is fully focused with passion and dedication to the production of the best Amarone and Ripasso wines, perfect combination of tradition and modernity.