Bertani Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2015 750ml

Bundle:
1 Bottle - $218 Nett 
3 Bottles - $208 Nett Each

Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2015 is one of Italy's most iconic and collectible Amarone wines, produced by the historic Bertani winery, founded in 1857. Widely recognised as a benchmark for the traditional Amarone style, Bertani remains committed to elegance, freshness, and extraordinary longevity through extended ageing in large Slavonian oak casks. Crafted from 80% Corvina Veronese and 20% Rondinella, the grapes are sourced from the renowned Tenuta Novare estate in the heart of Valpolicella Classica, where limestone, clay, and volcanic soils contribute remarkable complexity and finesse.

The exceptional 2015 vintage was characterised by a warm, dry growing season that produced perfectly ripened fruit with excellent concentration while retaining Bertani's hallmark freshness. Following hand harvesting, the grapes underwent a traditional 78-day appassimento (natural drying) process to concentrate sugars and flavours before approximately 45 days of slow fermentation. The wine was then matured for 7 years in large 50–100 hl Slavonian oak casks, followed by at least one year of bottle ageing before release. This meticulous process results in an Amarone of extraordinary elegance, complexity, and remarkable ageing potential extending for decades.

Tasting Notes

Colour:
Deep garnet red with elegant ruby reflections.

Nose:
Highly expressive aromas of violet, cedar, ripe plum, black cherry, Amarena cherry, liquorice, tea leaves, dried herbs, earthy notes, and subtle smoky spice.

Palate:
Full-bodied and beautifully structured with concentrated flavours of red and black cherries, dried fruits, liquorice, cocoa, sweet spices, and savoury herbs. The generous fruit is perfectly balanced by vibrant acidity and finely integrated tannins, creating a wine of immense power without heaviness.

Finish:
Exceptionally long, savoury, and elegant with lingering notes of dried cherry, cedar, liquorice, tobacco, smoke, and mineral complexity.