Amarone Vigna Garzon
Amarone, synonymous with Valpolicella, is a new and exciting challenge for the Pieropan estate and was born from a desire to see if the Cellore d’Illasi vineyards could compete with the unique terroir of Valpolicella.
The Amarone is the realisation of the family ’s dream to produce a powerful red wine, rich and structured but with the characteristic Pieropan balance, elegance and finesse.
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Appellation
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG.
Geographical location
Monte Garzon, in Cellore d'Illasi
Grape varieties
60% Corvina Veronese, 30% Corvinone, Rondinella and Croatina Veronese 5% each
Average age of vines
Planted in 2000
Vineyard characteristics
South facing, with chalky, clay soils, situated at an altitude of 350-500m above sea level
Yields
20 hl/ha per hectare (0.5 kg per vine) after the drying process.
Training
Guyot, with 5800 vines per hectare, pruned to 8 buds per vine
Agricolture method
All the production is certified organic
Buds per vine
6-8 buds per vine
Harvesting
The grapes from the Cellore d’Illasi on the Monte Garzon, are hand-picked into small boxes during September.
Wine is not made during vintages characterized by adverse weather conditions
Appassimento
The grapes are dried naturally
Vinification techniques
The grapes are pressed and destemmed. The must is fermented at 23-24°C for approximately 30 days during which time punching down the cap takes place every day
Tasting notes
Color: Brilliant and intense ruby red in colour. Perfume: characterful wine a perfume of black cherries, blackberries and plums. Palate: On the palate it is complex and rounded, with a powerful structure supporting the fruit and a lovely freshness on the finish. A wine with plenty of character whit the potential to age well
Ageing
The wine ages in 225 litre and 500 litre barrels for 24/30 months followed by a period in bottle before release.
Pairing
It makes an excellent partner for game dishes, grilled or braised meat, powerfully flavoured and mature cheeses. It is also ideal served among friends at the end of the meal. Serve at 16-18°C
Awards
Year |
Pubblication |
Date |
Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | James Suckling | 15-04-2024 | 95 |
| 2017 | GuidaBio | 19-10-2023 | Foglia d'Oro |
| 2017 | The WineHunter | 16-08-2023 | Oro |
| 2017 | James Suckling | 13-04-2023 | 95 |
| 2017 | Vinous | 23-03-2023 | 95 |
| 2017 | Falstaff | 24-10-2022 | 94 |
| 2016 | Vitae | 27-11-2022 | 4 viti |
| 2016 | Falstaff | 22-02-2022 | 94 punti |
| 2016 | James Suckling | 01-09-2021 | 92 |
| 2015 | Decanter Michaela Morris | 01-04-2020 | 94 |
| 2015 | GuidaBio | 22-02-2022 | 5 Foglie verdi |
| 2015 | Vinous | 01-09-2020 | 89 |
| 2015 | Falstaff | 01-09-2020 | 95 |
| 2015 | David Lawrason | 01-11-2020 | 95 |
| 2015 | John Szabo MS | 01-11-2020 | 95 |
| 2015 | James Suckling | 01-09-2019 | 94 |
| 2014 | Robert Parker | 01-06-2019 | 91 |
| 2014 | James Suckling | 01-12-2018 | 92 |
| 2013 | Robert Parker | 01-06-2019 | 93 |
| 2013 | Guida Vini Buoni D'Italia 2018 | 01-08-2017 | Corona |
| 2013 | Wine Enthusiast | 01-09-2018 | 93 |
| 2013 | Vinous Ian D'Agata | 01-05-2017 | 94+ |
| 2013 | James Suckling.com | 20-11-2016 | 93 |
| 2012 | Wine Enthusiast | 01-09-2017 | 93 |
| 2012 | James Suckling.com | 20-09-2015 | 92 |
| 2011 | Wine Enthusiast | 12-10-2015 | 92 |
| 2011 | Slow Wine | 01-09-2015 | Grande Vino |
| 2011 | James Suckling.com | 20-12-2014 | 93 |
| 2010 | Wine Advocate | 01-01-2015 | 92 |
| 2010 | Wine Spectator | 31-01-2015 | 92 |
| 2010 | Wine Enthusiast | 01-09-2016 | 93 |
| 2010 | James Suckling.com | 20-12-2013 | 93 |
| 2009 | Vinous | 30-08-2014 | |
| 2009 | Wine Enthusiast | 01-11-2013 | 92 |
| 2009 | Wine Advocate | 01-11-2013 | 92 |
| 2009 | JamesSuckling.com | 30-08-2014 | 96 |
| 2008 | James Suckling.com | 20-09-2015 | 91 |
| 2008 | International Wine Cellar | 30-04-2012 | 91 |
| 2008 | Wine Enthusiast | 01-11-2011 | 89 |
| 2008 | Vinous | 30-08-2014 | 89 |
| 2008 | Stephen Tanzer | 12-04-2012 | 91 |
| 2006 | Tom Hyland | 01-07-2010 | 4 stelle |