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Italy -
Veneto
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Guerrieri Rizzardi
Amarone 3 cru - 2012 |
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| SAQ distribution : | 13520785 |
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| Price : | $46.25 | |
| Format : | 750 mL | |
| Alcohol level : | 16% | |
| btl/cs : | 12 | |
| availability : | in stock | |
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Varietal : |
Corvinone (40%), Corvina (40%), Rondinella (10%), Barbera (10%)
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Specifications : |
Dry red wine
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Winemaking : |
- Variety : Corvinone (40%), Corvina (40%), Rondinella (10%), Barbera (10%)
- Age of vines : 15-36 years - Yield of vines : 45 hl/ha - Irrigation : none - Harvest : manual - grapes dried on rack during 3 months - Fermentation : stainless steel during 30 days - Maturation : 12 months in french oak barrels (225 L, aged 1-6 years) then 24 months in french oak cask (2500 L, aged 1-6 years). With the lees. Malolactic fermentation. - Type of yeast : selected - Fining : Filtered. Fined with egg white - Cellar : 8 years - Decanting : 1 hour |
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Tasting : |
Fruity aromas of maraschino cherries, red and blue berries and dried plum. On the palate, fruity notes of ripe cherry, chocolate, blackberry, woody spices and a hint of herbs. Full-bodied and elegant at the same time. The tannins are well integrated. The finish is persistent and juicy.
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Food and wine pairing : |
Beef skewers marinated in dijon mustard and balsamic vinegar. Rack of lamb with port, game. Ctock pot dishes such as beef strogonoff. Marinated meat, curry dishes, aged parmesan cheese.
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