Amarone della Valpolicella Classico "Campo di villa" 2015 Nepos Villae

"The Campo di Villa red wine from Nepos Villae takes its name from the Cru of the same name, the master vineyard from which the winery's entire journey began and continues. Situated among the marls of the ancient Villa district, this ancient vineyard dominates the picturesque Negrar Valley and is an authentic treasure trove of values, affection and history. Campo di Villa symbolises the fusion of the historic ideals of the Risorgimento of its founder, Giovan Battista Quintarelli, and the young and innovative passion for wine of his great-grandson, Francesco. A red wine of harmonious and elegant fruit, with a complex character that balances the fruity and balsamic sides, with a fresh palate despite its age. The grapes, grown according to the ancient Veronese system of double pergolas, are harvested by hand in the second half of September, carefully placed in crates and left to dry until mid-January. Once they have reached the right sugar concentration, they are selected and gently pressed. Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled steel vats with skin contact for about 40 days, with periodic manual pumping over to stir the marc into the must. After fermentation, the wine is aged for 48 months in large French Allier and Troncais oak barrels. Once bottled, Campo di Villa continues to refine in the bottle for at least 4-6 months before release. The colour is an intense garnet red with pronounced reflections, expressing all the aromatic complexity and elegance inherited from the limestone and marl soil. The nose is decisive and vertical, with notes of crunchy red fruits blending harmoniously with hints of black berries and cocoa. Sweet balsamic notes recall soft tobacco and chestnut honey. Fresh and savoury on the palate, the tannins are round and enveloping at the outset, beautifully blended with spices, cloves and cinnamon. The finish is decidedly almond with a long persistence. Amarone Campo di Villa is an excellent accompaniment to spicy and fatty cured meats, long cooked meats such as braised beef and game. Here is a wine that finds its best companion in long matured cheeses. To end the meal in a sublime way, try it with a touch of dark chocolate".