Corte Figaretto Amarone della Valpolicella Valpantena 2016

Veneto, Italy 

James Suckling 94 points! Falstaff 89 points! 

Corte Figaretto Amarone della Valpolicella Valpantena is a classic red wine gem from the Veneto region in the northeast of Italy. This classic red blend of Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara, Oseleta, Corvinone, and Croatina is estate-grown in Valpantena between Poiano and Quinto. Winemaking is carried out after traditionally drying the grapes for 120 days in the estate’s loft, with a weight loss of 55%. Ageing is for 24 months in French oak barrels and 6 months in bottle. 

Corte Figaretto Amarone della Valpolicella Valpantena is a beautiful deep ruby red color, showing ripe red fruit and hints of spice and leather. It is full-bodied, round, soft, and very elegant, with a long, velvety finish. 

“Dark shining ruby red. On the nose noble wood, barrel-spicy, dark berries, bitter chocolate, restrained berry fruit. On the palate juicy and clear, with middle weight, shows on the finish gently grippy tannin.”—Falstaff 89 points! 

Enjoy Corte Figaretto Amarone della Valpolicella Valpantena over the next 6-8 years with osso buco, roast lamb, venison, risotto with Amarone, and aged cheeses.