Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico 2020
€63.00
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One of Valpolicella’s oldest wineries, Santa Sofia has made Amarone in the heart of the Classico zone since the 19th century. Aged mainly in large Slavonian oak casks, it keeps a traditional style built on elegance, balance and freshness, with a long life in bottle and room for the fruit and the land to show.
Bottle: 750ml
Vintage: 2020
Alcohol: 15%
Grapes: Corvina e Corvinone 70%, Rondinella 30%
Ageing: 36 months in big Slavonian oak barrels and at least 12 months in bottle
Aromas: From ripe cherries and rhubarb to jam-packed wild berries. The initial fruitiness is elegantly underscored by decadent chocolate and enigmatic oriental spices.
Three years in big casks before bottling, which rounds all the corners off. Smooth and welcoming, and a gentle place to start with Amarone.
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Vintage 2020
Stars from the Consorzio Tutela Vini Valpolicella, for Amarone della Valpolicella
A very good year. A dry spring, then a very rainy summer; quality varied from area to area.
An uneven year: dry until flowering, then very wet, with a harvest that varied from area to area.
January to May was drier and slightly warmer than usual. June to August brought 575 mm of rain at San Pietro in Cariano and 461 mm at Illasi, against about 230 mm in a normal year, with some hail in June and August. Downy mildew pressed hard after the rains, luckily once fruit set was over; later, botrytis and rot needed care, helped by the September weather. Picking began around 13 September.
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico by Santa Sofia
Santa Sofia’s Amarone Classico comes from Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella grown on stony hillsides in the Classico zone. After harvest the grapes dry for 90 to 120 days; the wine then spends 36 months in large Slavonian oak barrels and at least 12 months in bottle.
The nose opens on ripe cherries, rhubarb and wild berry jam, with dark chocolate, oriental spices and balsamic herbs behind them. In the glass it is a dense, dark ruby red. The palate is powerful and juicy, with firm tannins, warmth from the alcohol held in check by fresh acidity, and a long finish.
A wine for long winter dinners.
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Santa Sofia traces its roots back to 1811, when it began producing classic wines in Verona. Its name underscores the spirit of the place and stems from a villa designed by Andrea Palladio, near an old church dedicated to Saint Sophia. About half a century ago, the Begnoni family assumed care of the property, earning it worldwide respect.
Vineyards are partly estate-owned and partly sourced from trusted local growers. Many vines stand on hilly terrain and are advanced in age, which helps secure steady yields even in unfavourable weather. In the eastern Valpolicella area, the Briago estate covers 45 hectares at altitudes between 400 and 490 meters, featuring calcareous soils mixed with stone, white marl, and red limestone. Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella flourish there, supported by temperature swings between day and night. A measured irrigation plan respects each plant’s growth, while chemical herbicides are avoided to protect biodiversity.
In Valpolicella Classica, the Montegradella property extends over 24 hectares. Calcareous soils and marl, along with south-eastern exposure at 195 to 325 meters, create prime conditions for local grape varieties. Here, grapes are chosen carefully for the appassimento process, an extended, natural drying method that benefits from good air circulation and notable shifts in temperature. The name Montegradella alludes to the area’s intense daytime heat, akin to a “gradela,” a local term for a cooking grill.
Santa Sofia’s approach to vineyard management relies on sustainable strategies, ensuring the soil remains rich in organisms that nurture healthy vines. Limestone-dolomitic formations, basalt layers, and morainic deposits shape the land, while breezes from the valleys and Lake Garda moderate the climate for mild winters and manageable summer heat. Across two centuries, Santa Sofia has remained faithful to methods that bring out the defining qualities of Valpolicella wines, emphasizing balanced flavours and a strong sense of place.
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