Casa Defrà "Supervenetian" Amarone della Valpolicella 2021 Red Wine | 0.75 L | Italy

Casa Defrà "Supervenetian" Amarone della Valpolicella 2021 is a tribute to Italian tradition, often dubbed one of the "kings" of wines from the Peninsula. This intensely garnet red wine is the result of a careful selection of Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes, left to dry for several months before fermentation to concentrate their aromas and sugars. The aromatic profile is dominated by black cherries, plums, and blackberries, elegantly complemented by balsamic notes, chocolate, and vanilla derived from maturation in barriques. On the palate, the wine is robust, warm, and harmonious, with soft tannins offering a long and pleasant finish. It is an excellent meditation wine but also pairs perfectly with red meat dishes, game, or platters of highly aged and spicy cheeses such, as Gorgonzola or Grana Padano.

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Producer: Casa Defrà
Region: Veneto
Alcohol: 15%
Year: 2021
Varietals: Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara

Food pairings

  • Pasta with rich sauces (meat or mushrooms)

  • Grilled or oven-roasted red meat

  • Game

  • Long-aged cheeses

Winemaking

Made from Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara, vinified in Ripasso style and aged for 18 months in large oak barrels (600–9000 L).

Details

Mild continental climate, influenced by Lake Garda · Morainic soils, rich in dolomite

🏅 97 points & Platinum Medal "Superlative" – Tasting.com