Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico Riserva

An Amarone that shows the classicism of Valpolicella in its most concentrated form: hand-picked grapes, traditional appassimento drying, deep dark fruit, and velvety warmth on the finish.

Tenuta Santa Maria traces back to Gaetano Bertani, whose family has been among the defining addresses of Valpolicella Classico for generations. The Classico addition is not marketing — it refers to the historical cultivation area around Negrar, Fumane, and Sant'Ambrogio, where Corvina develops its typical depth on calcareous soils. The cuvée follows the classic scheme: 75% Corvina, 15% Corvinone, 10% Rondinella — Corvinone brings structure, Rondinella freshness.

On the nose, pickled sour cherry, marzipan, and a hint of cinnamon, underneath vanilla and dark spice notes. On the palate, dense but not heavy: the tannins are matured and silky, the alcohol completely integrated. Long, slightly cocoa-accented finish.

Serve it at 17–18 °C, preferably decanted an hour before drinking. Classic companions: slowly braised ossobuco, wild ragù, or extra-long-aged hard cheese like Parmigiano Reggiano or Grana Padano Riserva.