Harvest: Hand-harvested in September, with careful selection of the grapes. The bunches are placed in open wooden racks and left to dry naturally in the cool autumn and winter breezes. During this process, around 40% of the grapes’ original weight is lost.
Vinification: Soft pressing followed by slow fermentation and maceration at low winter temperatures, then approximately 12 months of stabilisation in stainless-steel tanks.
Refinement: Aged first in oak casks and then in bottle.
Colour: Deep ruby red, developing garnet hues with ageing.
Bouquet: Aromatic and elegant, with notes of red flowers and ripe fruit, complemented by hints of cocoa and vanilla.
Palate:Warm and soft, with elegant tannins and a long, pleasant finish reminiscent of spirit-soaked cherries.
Food pairings: Ideal with savoury dishes such as roasted, barbecued or braised meats, as well as well-aged cheeses.
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Rabieto is produced mainly from Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella grapes, grown on the hills of the Valpolicella Classico area. The grapes are harvested by hand in September and carefully selected before being laid out in wooden racks to dry until December. This traditional process, known as appassimento, naturally concentrates the grapes, enhancing structure, richness and aromatic complexity. Following drying, the grapes undergo soft pressing and slow fermentation at low winter temperatures, allowing the wine to develop balance and depth while preserving elegance.
In the glass, the wine shows a deep ruby colour and an intense, complex bouquet of red flowers and ripe fruit, with subtle notes of cocoa and vanilla. On the palate it is warm and rounded, gently tannic, with a lingering finish of spirit-soaked cherries.
It pairs beautifully with savoury dishes such as roasted, barbecued or braised meats, as well as mature cheeses. For best enjoyment, serve in large balloon glasses to allow the aromas to fully express themselves.