Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corte Vaona 2008

Novaia (Italy)

Corvina (50%), Corvinone (25%), Rondinella (20%), Oseleta (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corte Vaona shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of plum, blackberry and black cherry followed by aromas of dried violet, blueberry, tobacco, chocolate, vanilla and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a 5tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of blackberry, plum and black cherry. Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corte Vaona ages for 24 months in barrique followed by 8 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 15%
Game, Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)
December 2013