Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG – 2016
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Vineyard Profile
- Vine Age: 16 years
- Soil: Dark, gravelly, high clay content, fertile, deep and drought-resistant
- Elevation: 660 feet above sea level
- Orientation: North-south orientation
- Density: 5,000 vines/hectare (2,023 vines/acre)
- Training: Guyot, 8 buds per vine, green cover crop between rows
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Vintage Report
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The 2016 vintage was certainly one of the most interesting in recent years. After mild temperatures in February, the temperature dropped in March accompanied by plenty of rain. The “late” temperature drop slowed down the vegetative cycle. Spring began with a considerable amount of rain with average temperatures. This vegetative delay continued until the end of the summer, which also began slowly but extended until the end of September. The picking of the Molinara started a bit earlier as usual, followed by Corvina, Rondinella, Croatina and Corvinone. Oseleta has been picked late October.
Full ripening was achieved in all cases without any phenolic problems. The late development seen in the early part of the year was made up for during the months of August and September. In particular, the second half of September was crucial for the components that determine the structure of the wines, especially the accumulation of phenolic substances.
We can easily state the 2016 vintage is going to be one of the most elegant vintage since the last two decades, so similar to the 2000 – 2001 that have been for us the two most iconic vintages.
- Harvest Date(s): Mid-September
- Yields: 30 hl/ha (3 tons/acre)
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Vinification
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Dry, destemmed grapes were crushed and pressed in mid-January. Slow grape withering the drying room until mid-January. Fermentation was at a controlled temperature of 24 C (75 F). Extended maceration was for 25 days with daily pumpovers. Malolactic fermentation took place. The wine was aged 30 months in French oak barriques (20% new, 80% used) and 12 months in bottle before being released.
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: 60% Corvina, 20% Corvinone, 10% Rondinella, 5% Croatina, 5% Oseleta
- Alcohol: 16.3%
- TA: 5.5g/L
- p H: 3.4
- RS: 3g/L
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Tasting Notes
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Intense ruby red color. Scent of cherry, black cherry and white pepper, with mineral notes. Soft, fresh and elegant taste.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve at 18 C (65 F). Open at least one to two hours.
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Reviews
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Buglioni Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG – 2016 – Vinous – 93 Points
The 2016 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico seduces with a sweetly spiced and extroverted display that blends medicinal black cherries, mint, lavender, sweet smoke and a dusting of cocoa powder. The textures are silky, energized by vibrant acidity, as ripe red and black fruits drench the palate, leaving notes of bitter dark chocolate, cinnamon and clove. A coating of tannin lingers, tugging at the senses with youthful poise, and hints of sour citrus and inner violet florals linger long. The 2016 is massive, structured and intense yet with tremendous balance and potential for the future...
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Buglioni Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG – 2016 – Wine Enthusiast – 91 Points
Appealing aromas of black skinned berries, pipe tobacco and cocoa emerge from the glass. The concentrated palate offers blackberry jam, licorice and clove alongside fine grained tannins. Drink 2022–2029.