Italy -
Veneto
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Guerrieri Rizzardi
Amarone 3 cru - 2012
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SAQ distribution :
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13520785
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Price :
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$46.25
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Format :
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750 mL
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Alcohol level :
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16%
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btl/cs :
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12
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availability :
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in stock
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Varietal :
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Corvinone (40%), Corvina (40%), Rondinella (10%), Barbera (10%)
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Specifications :
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Dry red wine
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Winemaking :
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- 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 :
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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 :
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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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