Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva "La Mattonara" 2006 Zymè

Wine description

The Zymè's Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva "La Mattonara" is produced only in the very finest growing years. It is distinguished from the Amarone classico by an even more-rigorous quality-selection of the grapes, which are sourced from the oldest vineyards, 20-50 years old. The vineyards are located in Negrar and Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella (Verona). It's made with a blend of 40% Corvina, 30% Corvinone, 15% Rondinella, 10% Oseleta, 5% Croatina grapes. Celestino Gaspari, owner and oenologist of the Zymé winery, decided to make his own wine after have been working for Giuseppe Quintarelli for 10 years. this Riserva is produced only in the very finest growing years. It is distinguished from the Amarone classico by an even more-rigorous quality-selection of the grapes, which are sourced fromthe oldest vineyards, 20-50 years old.

Tasting Notes

Color: intense ruby red with garnet highlights Scent: notes of ripe cherry, sour cherry, semi-dried plum, balsamic hints and spices. Taste: complexit, rich and superbly-balanced, with impressions of cherry marmalade, dried plum, and chestnut blossom; while aging it develops delicate hints of pepper, black liquorice and cocoa powder.

Vinification

Three-month semi-drying of the grapes, with no use of de-humidifiers, followed by pressing in January. Vinified in strict accord with traditional methods, it ferments on the skins in concrete vats for at least 2 months, at natural temperatures and with ambient yeasts.

Ageing

After an initial racking it rests for 9 years in Slavonian oak casks and large ovals, and is bottled in its tenth year. One year in bottle before release.