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Description
The Tenuta Sant'Antonio Amarone Campo dei Gigli 2018 is the absolute flagship of Tenuta Sant'Antonio and belongs to the most prestigious Amarones from Valpolicella. The grapes come from the historic Campo dei Gigli vineyard, where the calcareous soil and low yields ensure grapes with exceptional concentration. After traditional appassimento and long aging in oak, a powerful, complex Amarone with impressive aging potential is created.
Ripe dark fruit, spices, licorice, tobacco and chocolate
This Amarone has a deep ruby red color with light garnet hues. The nose reveals intense aromas of ripe black cherries, blackberries, and forest fruits, followed by notes of licorice, black pepper, tobacco, cocoa, spices, and subtle woody influences. The taste is powerful and concentrated with silky tannins, a full body, and an exceptionally long, elegant finish in which fruit, spices, and minerality beautifully combine.
Traditional appassimento and three years of oak aging
The grapes are hand-picked and then dried for about three months using the traditional appassimento method. This causes the grapes to lose moisture and significantly increases their flavor concentration. After a long fermentation, the wine then matures for three years in oak barrels and another twelve months in the bottle. This results in an Amarone with enormous depth, structure, and excellent aging potential.
Perfect with game, grilled red meat, and aged cheeses
This powerful Amarone pairs excellently with game dishes, grilled beef, stews, lamb, dishes with rich sauces, and old hard cheeses. Its complex character also comes into its own as a meditation wine after dinner.
Tenuta Sant'Antonio
Tenuta Sant'Antonio is one of the leading wineries in Veneto. The four Castagnedi brothers combine generations of wine knowledge with modern techniques and produce wines that are highly acclaimed internationally. Campo dei Gigli is considered the flagship of the winery and is awarded annually by leading wine critics.
Why choose Tenuta Sant'Antonio Amarone Campo dei Gigli?
This Amarone is an excellent choice for lovers of powerful, complex Italian top wines. The combination of concentrated dark fruit, refined spiciness, long oak aging, and a velvety structure makes this a wine that is both immediately impressive and can ripen beautifully for many years. An absolute must for special dinners, festive occasions, or as an exclusive gift.
Characteristics of this wine
Country: Italy
Region: Veneto – Valpolicella DOCG
Grape varieties: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Croatina and Oseleta
Wine type: Red wine (Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG)
Taste profile: Powerful, full-bodied and complex
Alcohol percentage: 15.5%
Oak aging: 3 years in oak barrels, followed by 12 months of bottle aging
Vegan: Yes
Serving temperature: 16–18°C
Pairs well with: Game, grilled red meat, stews, lamb, aged cheeses, and as a meditation wine
Description
The Tenuta Sant'Antonio Amarone Campo dei Gigli 2018 is the absolute flagship of Tenuta Sant'Antonio and belongs to the most prestigious Amarones from Valpolicella. The grapes come from the historic Campo dei Gigli vineyard, where the calcareous soil and low yields ensure grapes with exceptional concentration. After traditional appassimento and long aging in oak, a powerful, complex Amarone with impressive aging potential is created.
Ripe dark fruit, spices, licorice, tobacco and chocolate
This Amarone has a deep ruby red color with light garnet hues. The nose reveals intense aromas of ripe black cherries, blackberries, and forest fruits, followed by notes of licorice, black pepper, tobacco, cocoa, spices, and subtle woody influences. The taste is powerful and concentrated with silky tannins, a full body, and an exceptionally long, elegant finish in which fruit, spices, and minerality beautifully combine.
Traditional appassimento and three years of oak aging
The grapes are hand-picked and then dried for about three months using the traditional appassimento method. This causes the grapes to lose moisture and significantly increases their flavor concentration. After a long fermentation, the wine then matures for three years in oak barrels and another twelve months in the bottle. This results in an Amarone with enormous depth, structure, and excellent aging potential.
Perfect with game, grilled red meat, and aged cheeses
This powerful Amarone pairs excellently with game dishes, grilled beef, stews, lamb, dishes with rich sauces, and old hard cheeses. Its complex character also comes into its own as a meditation wine after dinner.
Tenuta Sant'Antonio
Tenuta Sant'Antonio is one of the leading wineries in Veneto. The four Castagnedi brothers combine generations of wine knowledge with modern techniques and produce wines that are highly acclaimed internationally. Campo dei Gigli is considered the flagship of the winery and is awarded annually by leading wine critics.
Why choose Tenuta Sant'Antonio Amarone Campo dei Gigli?
This Amarone is an excellent choice for lovers of powerful, complex Italian top wines. The combination of concentrated dark fruit, refined spiciness, long oak aging, and a velvety structure makes this a wine that is both immediately impressive and can ripen beautifully for many years. An absolute must for special dinners, festive occasions, or as an exclusive gift.
Characteristics of this wine
Country: Italy
Region: Veneto – Valpolicella DOCG
Grape varieties: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Croatina and Oseleta
Wine type: Red wine (Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG)
Taste profile: Powerful, full-bodied and complex
Alcohol percentage: 15.5%
Oak aging: 3 years in oak barrels, followed by 12 months of bottle aging
Vegan: Yes
Serving temperature: 16–18°C
Pairs well with: Game, grilled red meat, stews, lamb, aged cheeses, and as a meditation wine
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