Amarone 'Pietro dal Cero' Ca' dei Frati 2018

The Amarone "Pietro dal Cero" from Ca' dei Frati is a red wine symbol of a territory, a tradition, and a family. It was the generations of the Dal Cero family, since 1939, who inherited the properties of the Ca' dei Frati winery. This Amarone is defined by intensity and majesty, as only the best versions of this Venetian icon can be. The long experience of several years and the constant comparison with Veronelli have led Ca' dei Frati to acquire great competence and skill in the world of wine. Great attention is paid to environmental care and the enhancement of territorial expressiveness. Therefore, each vineyard is vinified separately to best express the various facets of the territory.

“Pietro dal Cero” is an Amarone obtained from the blend of Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Croatina grapes, coming from the 11 hectares of the Luxinum vineyard, located in Pian di Castagne. Here the soil is predominantly calcareous and defined by white flakes and clay. The bunches are subjected to drying in boxes for 4 months, then pressed and the must is subjected to maceration in steel with prolonged contact with the skins. After alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, the aging phase begins, which consists of an initial period of 24 months in barrique, then another 12 months in steel and finally 24 months of resting in the bottle, to make it ready for marketing.

The Ca' dei Frati Amarone "Pietro dal Cero" has an intense ruby red color. On the nose, it shows an intense complexity, opening with notes of cherry and rose that move on deeper and tertiary tones of chocolate, sweet spices, tobacco, and coffee. A balsamic finish of star anise and wild mint carves an olfactory monument of absolute charm. On the palate, it confirms the nose with great substance, made of backbone and softness, wrapped in a noble elegance. The Amarone that amazes and is hard to forget!