Balerin Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2018 750ml

Balerin Amarone della Valpolicella DOC is a deep garnet red colour. On the nose, it has an intense aroma with evident hints of black cherries and unique notes from the drying process, such as spice, dark chocolate and tobacco as well as goudron” from the aging process. A generous, velvety and persistent palate, highly-extracted, with well-balanced alcohol and a particularly intense minerality, typical of this wine.

• Country: Italy
• Region: Veneto
• Appellation: Valpolicella
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red

Varietal

Corvina Blend

Corvina grapes are most commonly associated with the Veneto region of Italy, where they have been grown successfully for centuries, and are a vital component of the region’s viticultural identity. The Corvina varietal is famed around the world for its inclusion in such fine wines as Amarone and Valpolicella, where it is blended with small quantities of other grape varietals to produce wines of exceptional character and balance. The grapes themselves have a naturally high level of acidity, which often results in an aftertaste of bitter almonds. However, this bitterness is quite a sought for feature of this varietal, as it balances beautifully with the sour cherry notes also associated with the grape. Corvina grapes have a wonderfully potential for aging, and this process mellows the bitterness and acids present in the fruit, resulting in soft, complex and highly admired wines.