Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2013 3L

Bertani Amarone Classico combines air-dried Corvina and Rondinella with extended oak aging in a generous three-liter format. The slow production process yields a substantial Italian red with savory wood detail and a textured tannic finish.

Key details

• Origin: Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy
• Grapes: 80% Corvina, 20% Rondinella
• ABV: 15.5%
• Grapes dried for 99 days
• Aged 8 years in Slavonian oak, followed by 1 year in bottle
• Sugar Level: Dry
• Body: Full-bodied

Flavor profile

Cedar and developed savory notes sit over a firm, grainy tannic structure.

Cellaring & drinking window

An exact drinking window for this three-liter bottle has not been verified. Do not apply a standard-bottle estimate automatically; assess its storage history and taste before deciding on further aging. These are estimates for well-stored bottles, not expiry dates; storage history and personal taste affect when to open a bottle. Store unopened in darkness at a stable temperature around 55°F (13°C), away from vibration; keep natural-cork bottles on their side.

Pairing & serving

Serve at 59–63°F with braised short ribs or mature hard cheese. Stand upright before opening and decant gently for sediment; taste before giving prolonged air.

After opening & when to enjoy

Recork and refrigerate upright after opening. A developed bottle may show best the day it is opened; taste again the next day before keeping longer. Let each pour warm slightly before serving.

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