Alpha Zeta Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
Alpha Zeta Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
Red | 2021 | Italy, Veneto | 15.0%
Cracking Amarone in a modern, fruit-driven style.Couldn't load collection availability
This Amarone is deep and intense on the nose with aromas of dried cherries, plums, spiced autumn fruit compote and chocolate. On the palate, it is powerful with a lovely balance of ripe, silky tannins and a spiced, concentrated savoury cherry fruit character. A touch of woodsmoke completes the long finish.
Product Details
Product Details
| Type | Red |
| Origin | Italy, Veneto |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0.75 l |
| ABV | 15.0% |
| Grapes | Corvina • Rondinella • Corvinone |
| Vinification | Vegan • Vegetarian |
| Sulphite Content | Contains Sulphites |
| Closure | Natural Cork |
Production Notes
Production Notes
Selected grapes were hand harvested in mid-September and left to dry in specially ventilated rooms until the end of January. During this time the grapes lost about 40% of their natural weight. The grapes were destemmed and crushed at the end of January. Fermentation temperature was between 18-20°C with daily periodic pumping over, while the length of maceration was 20 days. This Amarone was matured in French oak barriques for 18 months and transferred into concrete tanks for final filtration before bottling.
Producer Information
Producer Information
Alpha Zeta was conceived in 1999 with the aim to produce a range of modern, fruit-driven wines from the hills outside Verona. Working with leading New Zealand winemaker Matt Thomson of Blank Canvas, Alpha Zeta works directly with growers rather than buying bulk wine, the standard for most wines from Verona at this price. In doing so, ripe grapes are obtained by reducing yields and picking later, utilising Matt’s expertise to preserve these flavours in the finished wines. As a result, Alpha Zeta continues to offer great value, quality, balance and typicity. The Amarone is one of the best value on the market.
