{"title":"Corvinone","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"torre-del-falasco-valpolicella-ripasso-superiore","title":"Torre del Falasco Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting note Torre del Falasco Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWonderfully sultry, this Italian Torre del Falasco Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore. A seductive bouquet of plums, cherries, wild berries, liquorice, tobacco, and blossoms. On the palate, a slightly sweet entry of ripe fruit, baking spices, and liquorice, with soft tannins and an exceptionally long finish that commands respect.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot only a beautiful companion to game, mushrooms, and stews, but also to cheeses, pasta dishes, and even meals featuring tomatoes and tomato sauces. It is also delicious to enjoy on its own later in the evening. 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In 2017, Cantine de Valpantena was named the third-best Italian wine cooperative by the renowned magazine Weinwirtschaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine scores\/awards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFalstaff 92 points - 2021\u003cbr\u003eFalstaff 91 points - 2019\u003cbr\u003eInternational Wine Challenge, 2018 - Bronze medal (2016) \u003cbr\u003eDecanter World Wine Awards, 2017 - Bronze medal (2017) \u003cbr\u003eBerliner Wein Trophy, 2018 - Gold medal (2015) \u003cbr\u003eFalstaff magazine - 91 points (2015) \u003cbr\u003eInternational Wine Challenge, 2017 - Bronze medal (2015) \u003cbr\u003eDecanter World Wine Awards, 2017 - Bronze medal (2015) \u003cbr\u003eDecanter Magazine, February 2018 - 90 points (2014)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Torre del Falasco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58944312082757,"sku":"28278","price":12.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/1183\/2133\/files\/2f5db10d98ce48a895d8c4f8ec619f9e062e9ef7.jpg?v=1790321754"},{"product_id":"torre-del-falasco-amarone-della-valpolicella","title":"Torre del Falasco Amarone della Valpolicella","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting note Torre del Falasco Amarone della Valpolicella\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bouquet is overwhelming with influences of cocoa, tobacco, raisins, Amarena cherries, and forest fruit. The flavors of this Amarone are unpacked layer by layer on the palate. Velvet tannins and a very long finish. The balance between fruit, acidity, power, and elegance is particularly striking. A seductive wine for a special occasion! A dark, deep red color. It is recommended to decant the wine beforehand. A fantastic evening is guaranteed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe power of this Torre del Falasco Amarone della Valpolicella calls for food: dishes such as stews, grilled meat, venison, wild boar, pappardelle with rabbit, hare, lamb leg stew, a cheese board, or Parmesan cheese are ideal companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is composed of 70% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, and 5% Corvinone grapes, which grow on the very oldest vines. 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The juice becomes full and creamy and very soft in taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eValpantena, a valley northeast of Verona, has long been known as a wine-growing region. It lies in the heart of the \u003ca style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; max-width: 100%\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/veneto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eVeneto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, one of Italy's most important wine-producing regions. Since 1958, Cantina Valpantena has been active here and has grown into a powerhouse, meaning a cooperative of 270 producers with 600 hectares of vineyards. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eValpantena's operations extend across the well-known trio of appellations around Verona: Soave, Bardolino, and Valpolicella, with the latter considered a specialty. From this appellation, they produce very interesting Amarone and Ripasso wines, among others. 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On the palate, an enormous richness with a very round start, a soft creamy but powerful structure, yet also great elegance due to the refined acidity. Enormous finish, where the tannins are already pleasant. Ruby red color. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArduini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico\u003c\/strong\u003e demands robust dishes \u003cspan style=\"font-family: muli,sans-serif\"\u003esuch as stews, grilled meats, venison, wild boar, hare, leg of lamb, stew, cheese board or Parmesan cheese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the production of Amarone, only the best and oldest vineyards in Valpolicella are used. The grapes are harvested late in the season to ensure they have an almost overripe state. 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