Valpolicella DOC and Amarone Della Vallipocella DOCG Flashcards
N.Italy red wines.
Where is VAlpolicella arae located?
In the western part of Veneto, 20 miles east of Lake Garda and just north of Verona.
What is the topography of Valpolicella?
It is a series of hills and valleys situated in a north-south orientation, radiating out like fingers from the foothills of Mount Lessini. The area also has trees.
How many appellations in Valpolicella?
Five:
Valpolicella DOC;
Valpolicella Superiore DOCG;
Valpolicella Ripasso DOCG;
Recioto Della Valpolicella DOCG; Amarone Della Valopolicella DOCG.
What are the red wines of Valpolicella made from?
They are principally produced from a blend of Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella.
What is the blend rule for Valpolicella wines?
45% to 95 % of Corvina or Corvinone although typiclly Corvina dominates.
What process do Amarone and Recioto go through?
Appassimento.
What is appassimento?
Grapes are air-dried for three to four months to dry out leaving grapes which are concentrated in flavours and sugars.
What is the ABV and ageing requirement for Amarone?
ABV minimum is 14%;
Aged for at least two years.
What is the ABV and ageing requirement for Amarone Riserva?
ABV minimum is 14%;
Aged for at least four years
What is the character of Amarone Della Valpolicella DOCG wine?
Body: Opulent, full, rich texture;
Acidity: Lively fresh balances the typical richness;
ABV: very high;
Tannin: Soft, round, velvety.
What are common descriptors of Amarone Della Valpolicella DOCG wine?
Intense and complex aromas of ripe berry and dried fruit, chocolate, rum, tobacco, licorice and sweet spices.
What makes Amarone wine special?
It is a powerful, dry wine made by appassimento and is is Valpolicellas most prestigious an dexpensive wine.
What is character of Valpolicella DOC wine?
It has a light, zippy, juicy style with sour cherry.
What is character of Valpolicella Superiore DOC wine?
It is a more structured style tahn Valipolicella DOC.
What is character of Valpolicella Ripasso DOC wine?
Uses the Ripasso technique of refermenting a basic Valpolicella with pomace from an Amarone fermentation. Produces a fuller richer style.
What is a Recioto Della Valpolicella DOCG wine?
A sweet passito wine made from grapes which have been air-dried.
What is character of Recioto della Valpolicella DOC wine?
Intense and complex with aroma of red berry, dried fruit, Maraschino cherry and chocolate. Sweetness is balanced by aciditya nd tannin.
