AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA RISERVA CLASSICO 2013 DESCRIPTION: Producer: Santa Sofia Wine: Amarone Classico Riserva Vintage: 2013 Number of Bottles: 6 Size: 0.75 Grapes: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, 100 days of "appassimento" Aging: At least 60 months in Slavonian oak barrels Alc.: 15.5% Santa Sofia's Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico Riserva displays an intense cherry red color with garnet highlights. On the nose, it presents an intriguing array of aromas, with ripe red fruit aromas predominating, particularly black cherry, brandied marasca cherries, and raspberry, accompanied by spicy notes of roasting, coffee, and carob, with a hint of menthol. On the palate, the sensations are in line with the aromas, and despite its substantial structure, it is balanced, elegant, and harmonious. It finishes long and persistent, supported by good acidity and a lively tannic texture.