From the Valpantena sub-region of Amarone della Valpolicella, Tezza's Amarone captures the essence of Veneto's viticultural prowess. Tezza, a family-run winery, meticulously cultivates native grapes like Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara on terraced slopes featuring rich volcanic soils. Employing the traditional appassimento technique, the grapes are air-dried before fermentation, concentrating their flavors. The wine then matures in Slavonian oak barrels, imbuing it with complexity and depth. Tezza's Amarone balances the opulence of ripe fruit with the gravitas of age, epitomizing the full-bodied, rich character that Amarone wines are celebrated for.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Tezza Amarone della Valpolicella Valpantena is a feast for the senses.The wine boasts a rich, garnet color and an intoxicating nose laden with aromas of dried cherries, figs, and a touch of spiced vanilla. On the palate, it's a tapestry of complex flavors—ripe blackberries and plums dance with nuances of dark chocolate, tobacco, and a whisper of leather. Despite its richness, the wine maintains an admirable balance, thanks to a refreshing acidity and well-integrated tannins that lead to a warm, lingering finish. A soulful wine that showcases the grandeur and complexity of Amarone.
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.