Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2018
€134.00
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The Amarone della Valpolicella Docg by Carlo Ferragù is a true investment for the future, capable of aging for an extended period when properly stored in the cellar.
Bottle: 750ml
Vintage: 2018
Alcohol: 17%
Grapes: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Oseleta
Ageing: 36 months in small French and American oak.
Aromas: Powerful, deep fruit, with spicy overtones of vanilla and black pepper.
A small grower's Amarone at 17%, built for the cellar. Give it time and it will repay you generously.
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In San Polo since 2013. This wine over the last 12 months
- 12glasses poured at our bar
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Vintage 2018
Stars from the Consorzio Tutela Vini Valpolicella, for Amarone della Valpolicella
A very good year. Warm weather, plenty of water and a balanced harvest.
A warm year with good water reserves, balanced ripening and a slightly early harvest.
Spring was cold at first, then warm, with repeated spells of cold air and a lot of rain in the hills. Early summer was cool and unstable; from late July it turned hot, with local storms. Strong storms in early September caused local damage, with landslides and flooding in some vineyards. Harvest began on 10 September, four days ahead of the average, with good sugar, balanced acidity and heavier berries thanks to plenty of water.
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2018 by Azienda Agricola Carlo Ferragù
The Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG by Carlo Ferragù is a wise investment for the future, capable of aging gracefully when properly stored. This wine embodies strength, precision, and elegance, with well-defined organoleptic components ranging from varietal and primary aromas to the secondary and tertiary notes developed through extended aging in wood and glass.
Carlo Ferragù skillfully blends native red berry grape varieties, including Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Oseleta, to create this exceptional Amarone. These vines, averaging 55 years of age, thrive in vineyards at about 240 meters above sea level, rooted in subsoil with a medium texture. The grapes are hand-selected, dried for 70 days, then pressed, destemmed, and fermented in steel containers. The wine undergoes significant maturation, spending 36 months in American oak barrels, followed by an additional 12 months in glass after bottling.
The Amarone della Valpolicella Ferragù boasts a strong body and distinct personality, making it an excellent match for hearty dishes such as aged cheese, venison, roast, braised meat, and stew. It is also ideal for savoring alone, perfect for contemplative moments. Uncorking a bottle of this caliber brings happiness within reach of the glass, making it an important choice to share with enthusiasts of great Italian red wines.
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Carlo Ferragù’s winery is a family enterprise based in Val d’Illasi, in the eastern part of Verona’s province. Carlo and his brothers, Ornello and Angelo, manage the entire production process with the help of close relatives, while additional workers lend support only during harvest. The cellar itself combines antique Romanesque stone walls, once used with traditional tools, and modern equipment that ensures precise control over every stage of winemaking.
Their vineyards cover about eight hectares planted with Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Croatina, and Oseleta, plus roughly one hectare dedicated to olive trees. Grapes are carefully selected during harvest in early to mid-October, focusing on bunches with loosely spaced berries that allow steady air circulation. Those destined for Amarone spend more than two months drying in quiet lofts, losing up to forty percent of their original weight.
Once pressed and destemmed, the grapes undergo a brief cold maceration, followed by fermentation in steel tanks. Temperature is strictly regulated to draw out color, tannins, and aromatic elements from the skins. The resulting wine ages in French and American oak barriques, then rests further in bottle. This process shapes Valpolicella Superiore and Amarone with deep color, subtle fragrances, and an enduring finish.
Situated at about 240 meters above sea level, the estate benefits from plentiful sunlight and a mild climate that help grapes develop the maturity required for substantial red wines. The area’s seasonal rainfall in spring and autumn nourishes the vines without interfering with ripening. Carlo personally oversees each phase, applying rigorous checks from pruning and drying to final bottling. The outcome is an unmistakable wine that carries the character of Val d’Illasi and conveys the family’s passion for the land.
