Roberto Mazzi’s Castel Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG is a distinguished red wine from Negrar in the Valpolicella region. This Amarone showcases a deep ruby-red color with enticing aromas of ripe cherry, blackberry, and raspberry, enhanced by balsamic notes. Crafted from carefully selected Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes, which undergo natural appassimento, this wine offers a rich, warm palate with balanced freshness. Aged in new and second-use barriques for 24 months, followed by 12 months in bottle, it exemplifies traditional winemaking with modern refinement. With around 4,000 bottles produced annually, it is a rare gem.
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The Castel Amarone presents a complex bouquet of ripe cherry, blackberry, raspberry, and subtle balsamic hints.On the palate, it is warm and velvety, with a rich, full-bodied texture and well-integrated acidity. This wine pairs excellently with aged cheeses and is also a splendid choice for contemplative sipping, particularly alongside dark chocolate.
Veneto is a region in the north-eastern part of Italy, located between the Adriatic Sea and the Alps. It is one of the most important wine-producing regions in the country, with a long history of winemaking and a wide variety of wines.
The history of winemaking in Veneto dates back to the Roman Empire, when the region was known as Venetia. The Romans planted vineyards in the area and developed a variety of winemaking techniques. In the Middle Ages, Veneto was home to some of the most renowned winemakers in Europe, and the region's wines were highly sought after. Today, Veneto is one of the most important wine-producing regions in Italy, with a wide range of styles and varieties.