Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 'Villa Rizzardi' Riserva

Hand harvested grapes from the clay soil estate vineyards in Negrar. Made from 100% dried grapes raised in a drying room for 3 ½ months.  Long slow fermentation of 1 month before 36 months in oak.  Pronounced aromas of ripe dark-berried fruit, figs & the sweet spice of oak in the background.  Full bodied, supple tannins & a smooth texture.
45% Corvinone, 31% Corvina, 15% Rondinella, 9% Barbera
16% ABV

Italy