Cottini Amarone della Valpolicella 2008
R 780.00
Located in the heart of the classic Valpolicella, nestled in the hills of Valgatara, Agricola Cottini is a family owned and operated wine-producing business with a rich and long history which provides the knowledge of how to turn tradition into value.
This company focuses on an ambitious objective; to pursuit the highest quality possible through experience and passion. A patient yet thorough commitment for an authentic product which looks towards the future.
COUNTRY: Italy
REGION: Valpolicella
GRAPE VARIETY: 55% Corvina, 25% Corvinone, 15% Rondinella and 5% Molinara.
VINIFICATION: The grapes undergo a process of drying on trellises and in wooden cases until February during which they lose 40% of their water. The wine as a result obtains a full body flavor with rich aroma. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks for 30-40 days. The wine is then placed in oak barrels to age for 36 months prior to being aged for an addition 6-12 months in bottles. The wine has a distinguishable intense and dry flavor, it is ruby-garnet in colour and has a decisive aroma.
CHARACTERISTICS: The wine has a distinguishable intense and dry flavor, it is ruby-garnet in colour and has a decisive aroma.
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 15% vol