Amarone DOCG Pegrandi Magnum 2006
90 points WE
Produced in the vineyard by the same name, owned by the Vaona family, located in the municipal district of Marano di Valpolicella. The alluvial soil of a calcareous nature and the optimal sun exposure guarantees a qualitative production. Inscrutable burgundy red color, intense bouquet of red fruit preserved in alcohol (cherry, plum), well combined with noble and persistent spicy scents. An important wine, it expresses a definite and elegant tannic structure and is well balanced and persistent.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2010
Varietal
Corvina Gentile 30%, Corvinone 30%, Rondinella 30%, Molinara 5%, Raboso Veronese 5%. Age of the vineyard 30/40 years
Appellation
Amarone DOCG
Vineyard Designation
Vaona Pegrandi Vineyard
Aging
The PEGRANDI wine is refined in durmast wood barrels of medium capacity (12.5 hectoliters) for 24 months.
Alcohol %
14
Wine Profile
Food Pairing Notes
A very structured wine that is perfect with al red meat, slow-cooked stews, game, and matured cheese varieties.