Dal Cero Amarone Della Valpolicella

Love for the land of origin is the driving force behind the project in Valpolicella by the third generation of the Dal Cero family.

Located on the borders of Soave and Roncà growing areas, Valpolicella region showcases an absolutely unique geological structure.

Valpolicella’s soil is composed of limestone calcareous marls such as Biancone and Scaglia Rossa that usually appear in white or pinkish shades, a peculiar composition that makes it suitable mostly for indigenous grapes like Corvina, Rondilella and Molinara: grapes that are among the most widespread varieties, as well as also representing the necessary varieties for the production of Valpolicella Wines.

The singular production methods that were born in this region, particularly in regard to the grape’s appassimento, or the natural drying, brought about true marvels like Amarone, the most prestigious wine of the region.

Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara

Valpolicella’s soil is composed of limestone calcareous marls such as Biancone and Scaglia Rossa that usually appear in white or pinkish shades, a peculiar composition that makes it suitable mostly for indigenous grapes like Corvina, Rondilella and Molinara: grapes that are among the most widespread varieties, as well as also representing the necessary varieties for the production of Valpolicella Wines.

Amarone is one of Italy’s most prestigious red wines, and the Dal Cero family takes it very seriously. Made using the traditional drying method, Amarone Dal Cero is a wine of great depth, both in its aroma of ripe fruit and spices and on the palate. The alcohol finds its rightful companions in the acidity and refined tannins.

The clusters, which are picked by hand and quality-inspected, are placed on wooden trays in drying lofts for 3-4 months, with space left between the clusters to encourage efficient drying. The dried clusters are then pressed and the must macerates on the skins for 15-20 days at 23-25°C.

40% Corvina, 30% Rondinella, 30% Molinara.

Maturation in large oak casks and oak ovals, followed by bottle-ageing.

A wine of stunning depth and concentration, both in its rich aromas of ripe fruit and spice as well as on the palate, where the alcohol finds in its acidity and elegant tannins perfect traveling companions.

Ideal with roasts, game, and aged cheeses, but also sipped meditatively by itself.