Free Tinazzi La Bastìa Amarone della Valpolicella 2018 DOCG 75cl

Alcohol : 15%
Total Acidity : 5.70 g/lt
Residual Sugar : 4.40 g/lt

VIVINO: 4.3

Luca Maroni

98 points 2022

vintage 2018

 Decanter World Wine Awards

92 points 2021

vintage 2017

Grapes : 90% Corvina and Corvinone, 10% Rondinella

Vineyards : Selected vineyards in a hilly area at 150-300 metres above sea level in Valpolicella

Vinification : After withering in the larder until December, the grapes are pressed and destemmed before maceration with fermentation for around 20 days at a controlled temperature of 20/24°C

Maturation : In 5-20-40-hectolitre, French and American oak barrels for 12 to 18 months

Colour : Intense red with garnet hues on maturation

Aromas : Complex, with hints of red berry fruit, prunes and cherries. Slight spicy and balsamic notes with a hint of chocolate

Taste : Ample, multifaceted with remarkable structure and balance

Temperature : Uncork an hour before serving. Temperature, 18 - 20° C