Mazzano
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
An austere and majestic cru, the prototype of Amarone. The grapes come from the eponymous vineyard, famous for the quality of its produce since the XII century, and are laid out in traditional drying lofts during the cold winter months.
Technical data
Grape varieties
Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara.
Tasting notes
Look | opaque ruby red with burnished refl ections. |
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Nose | powerful aromas of cherries preserved in spirit and plums. |
Palate | majestic, with tastes of marasca cherries and blueberries. Complex aftertaste with surprising length. |
Exposure
NE-SW, following the contours of the hills.
Height
350-415 metres a.s.l.
Terrain
Terraces supported by dry stone walls (“marogne”). Loose soil on eocenic marl.
Serving temperature
18° C
Alcoholic content
16% vol.
Storage life
15-20 years
Sizes
750ml, 1500ml, 3000ml