CASA GILRELLI's Villalta Amarone della Valpolicella 2017 represents a distinguished expression from the Veneto region. This profound red wine is meticulously crafted using the traditional appassimento method, where carefully selected Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes are air-dried for several months post-harvest. This process concentrates sugars, acids, and phenolic compounds, imparting exceptional depth and complexity to the final wine. The Valpolicella Classica zone, characterised by its diverse calcareous and volcanic soils and favourable microclimates, provides the ideal conditions for cultivating grapes destined for Amarone. Following a slow fermentation, the wine undergoes extended maturation, typically in large Slavonian oak botti, allowing its powerful structure and intricate aromatics to harmonise and evolve.
Tasting notes
The 2017 Villalta Amarone della Valpolicella presents a deep, impenetrable ruby hue, hinting at its concentration. On the nose, an opulent bouquet unfolds with notes of dried black cherry, fig, and prune, interwoven with nuances of dark chocolate, tobacco leaf, and exotic spices like star anise and clove. The palate is remarkably full-bodied and velvety, delivering a powerful yet balanced expression of concentrated fruit, framed by firm, ripe tannins and a vibrant acidity that prevents any cloying sweetness. Layers of kirsch, liquorice, and a subtle minerality persist through a remarkably long, resonant finish, promising significant ageing potential.