{"product_id":"amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-doc-2014-secondo-marco","title":"Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC 2014 - Secondo Marco","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat kind of wine is Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC 2014 - Secondo Marco\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eAmarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC 2014 - Secondo Marco\u003c\/strong\u003e is a great Veronese red that embodies the typicality and strength of the Valpolicella Classica territory. The wine is primarily made from typical local grapes – Corvina, Rondinella, and Corvinone – carefully selected from hillside vineyards where the microclimate and soil nature provide grapes of great aromatic concentration. The result is a full-bodied, generous, and enveloping wine, capable of combining elegance and power in a surprising way.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage details\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe 2014 harvest was characterized by balanced climatic conditions, which favored a slow and harmonious ripening of the grapes. After manual harvesting, only the best bunches are destined for drying: a traditional process that takes place in a drying room for about four months, during which the grapes lose part of their water, concentrating sugars, aromas, and structure. This gives the wine extraordinary taste richness and olfactory complexity.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking and aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\nAfter drying, the grapes undergo a long fermentation and maceration on the skins, lasting about fifty days, a phase that intensifies color, aromas, and tannins. Aging occurs in two phases: first in large barrels for two years, and then in tonneaux (small French oak barrels) for about eighteen months. This is followed by a further six months of refinement in the bottle, which allows the wine to find its perfect balance before being released to the market.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eAmarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC 2014 - Secondo Marco\u003c\/strong\u003e is a wine of great sensory appeal, expressing itself with a decisive profile and surprising finesse.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e intense garnet red, with deep ruby reflections that testify to structure and maturity.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e notes of ripe red fruit, black cherry, and plum emerge on the nose, accompanied by spicy hints and accents of cocoa and vanilla from the long aging in wood.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e the sip is soft, warm, and powerful, yet always balanced. The tannins, well-present but smooth, support a full and harmonious structure. The persistence is long, with an elegant finish that invites another taste.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich dishes to pair with Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC 2014 - Secondo Marco\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThis Amarone pairs perfectly with important and structured dishes. To best enhance its complexity, it is recommended to enjoy it with:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraised or stewed red meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGame and aromatic roasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged and hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Venetian dishes, such as \"pastissada de caval\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nAlso ideal as a meditation wine, to be enjoyed in a moment of relaxation after dinner.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage and aging: how to store Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC 2014 - Secondo Marco wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\nTo best preserve the quality and character of this wine, it is important to store it in a cool environment (temperature between 12° and 16°C), away from direct light and temperature fluctuations, with the bottle in a horizontal position to keep the cork moist.\nThanks to its structure and natural intensity, the \u003cstrong\u003eAmarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC 2014 - Secondo Marco\u003c\/strong\u003e has remarkable aging potential, capable of evolving and improving for over 10-15 years, developing increasingly complex and refined aromas.","brand":"Secondo Marco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52414261789011,"sku":"A08-S018-2014-05","price":76.56,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/2603\/6307\/files\/amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-doc-2014-secondo-marco.jpg?v=1764406242","url":"https:\/\/www.astemyo.com\/en\/products\/amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-doc-2014-secondo-marco","provider":"Astemyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}