Giacomo Montresor Amarone della Valpolicella "Il Fondatore"

Cantine Giacomo Montresor

Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Il Fondatore 2004

31.00 € (41.33 €/Ltr)

15.0% Alc/Vol

A part of Montresor family arrived in this part of Italy after leaving the Loire Valley in the 16th Century. They bought land and started cultivating vines. Constantly searching for new methods to improve their product the Montresor family has not forgotten that history also plays a big part. Amarone wine comes from selected grapes, using modern techniques, from the same area as Valpolicella. They are harvested in late October and then left to dry until February in the traditional way. The wine is fermented in stainless steel then matured in French oak casks and small barrels for three years and finally a further six months in the bottle before release. The wine is stunning, aromas of violets and mint, there is plenty of body and a distinct taste of dried fruits. A sit down wine to be enjoyed slowly.