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title: "Amarone 2018 · 750 ml — tech sheet · Covalli"
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# Amarone 2018 · 750 ml — tech sheet

Bottle information from the original sheet.

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## Covalli Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG

Vineyard

Situated in the hills of the northern part of Verona.

Grape varieties

50% Corvina Veronese; 30% Corvinone; 15% Rondinella; 5% Cabernet

## Production

The carefully selected grapes are put in small plastic crates and dried in ventilated rooms for about three months. When they reach the perfect grade of dryness they are pressed and fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. The fermentation lasts for about 30 days and develops high alcohol contents. After a period in concrete tanks, where it undergoes Malolactic Fermentation, the wine is transferred to large oak casks of medium and large size for minimum 3 years. After bottling the wine refines for at least 6 months.

## Characteristics

Soil composition

Clay, calcareous.

Characteristics

Intense red colour with garnet flecks, typical aroma with hints of red fruit jam, spicy finish and full velvety body.

Food pairings

All rich style cousine, strongly flavoured meats, aged cheeses.

## Original PDF

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