Tenuta Sant'Antonio 'Campo dei Gigli' Amarone della Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy 2019
Regular price
$95.00
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Tenuta Sant'Antonio, founded by the Castagnedi brothers in 1995, is renowned for producing exceptional wines that reflect the rich heritage and terroir of the Valpolicella region. Their flagship wine, 'Campo dei Gigli,' epitomizes their dedication to quality and tradition.
- WINEMAKERS: Armando, Tiziano, Paolo, and Massimo Castagnedi
- FARMING: Sustainable practices; no herbicides or pesticides; emphasis on maintaining soil health and biodiversity.
- VARIETY: 70% Corvina and Corvinone, 20% Rondinella, 5% Croatina, 5% Oseleta
- TERROIR: Vineyards located in Mezzane di Sotto, eastern Valpolicella; 300 meters altitude; primarily fossil-rich limestone soils; vines aged 45 years (planted 1973-1998).
- VINIFICATION: Grapes are hand-harvested and dried for at least 3 months in a traditional drying room, concentrating flavors; fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks.
- AGING: Aged in French oak barrels for 36 months, followed by additional bottle aging to achieve optimal balance and complexity.
- TASTING NOTES: Deep ruby red with purple reflections; aromas of wild fruits, licorice, black pepper, tobacco, spices, and chocolate; balanced and intense on the palate, with robust body and persistent finish.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Ideal with hard, aged cheeses and dried fruits; complements rich meat dishes and game.
- SCORES: 95 points – James Suckling: "This producer is in top form, embellishing a brilliant line of whites with very fine reds, including this Amarone.
Regular price
$95.00
Tenuta Sant'Antonio, founded by the Castagnedi brothers in 1995, is renowned for producing exceptional wines that reflect the rich heritage and terroir of the Valpolicella region. Their flagship wine, 'Campo dei Gigli,' epitomizes their dedication to quality and tradition.
- WINEMAKERS: Armando, Tiziano, Paolo, and Massimo Castagnedi
- FARMING: Sustainable practices; no herbicides or pesticides; emphasis on maintaining soil health and biodiversity.
- VARIETY: 70% Corvina and Corvinone, 20% Rondinella, 5% Croatina, 5% Oseleta
- TERROIR: Vineyards located in Mezzane di Sotto, eastern Valpolicella; 300 meters altitude; primarily fossil-rich limestone soils; vines aged 45 years (planted 1973-1998).
- VINIFICATION: Grapes are hand-harvested and dried for at least 3 months in a traditional drying room, concentrating flavors; fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks.
- AGING: Aged in French oak barrels for 36 months, followed by additional bottle aging to achieve optimal balance and complexity.
- TASTING NOTES: Deep ruby red with purple reflections; aromas of wild fruits, licorice, black pepper, tobacco, spices, and chocolate; balanced and intense on the palate, with robust body and persistent finish.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Ideal with hard, aged cheeses and dried fruits; complements rich meat dishes and game.
- SCORES: 95 points – James Suckling: "This producer is in top form, embellishing a brilliant line of whites with very fine reds, including this Amarone.