The Domini Veneti Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Collezione Pruviniano 2020 represents a distinguished expression from the heart of Veneto's most revered appellation. Sourced from the historical "Classico" zone, this wine benefits from the unique microclimates and calcareous soils characteristic of the Valpolicella hills. The "Pruviniano" designation further highlights a specific selection, often indicative of prime vineyard parcels and meticulous viticulture.
Crafted predominantly from indigenous grape varieties—Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella—this Amarone undergoes the traditional appassimento process. Grapes are carefully hand-harvested and then air-dried for several months in dedicated fruit-drying lofts, concentrating sugars, acids, and phenolic compounds. This labour-intensive method is fundamental to Amarone's distinctive power and aromatic complexity, yielding a wine of profound depth and structure, destined for significant cellar ageing.
Tasting notes
On the nose, the Domini Veneti Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Pruviniano 2020 presents an intense bouquet of dried red cherries, plums, and figs, interwoven with notes of sweet spice, tobacco leaf, and a hint of cocoa. The palate is full-bodied and opulent, showcasing a rich concentration of dark fruit flavours balanced by a vibrant acidity and firm, yet integrated, tannins. The characteristic warmth of Amarone is present, leading to a remarkably long and complex finish, echoing with nuances of dried fruit and savoury spice. While approachable now, its structure suggests excellent potential for further evolution in bottle.