Paolo Cottini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2020

Paolo Cottini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2020 is a full-bodied, richly concentrated Amarone, made for those who enjoy powerful reds with depth and structure. A traditional blend of Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella is shaped by the historic appassimento method, a hallmark of Amarone from Valpolicella.

Tasting Notes
Deep and intense in the glass, it opens with aromas of red cherry, blackcurrant and dark plum, followed by dried fruit, tobacco and cigar-box notes from oak ageing. The palate is generous and concentrated, with dark fruit, dark chocolate, coffee and mocha, balanced by a velvety texture and firm tannins. Its structure makes it enjoyable now with a little air, while also giving it the potential to develop in the cellar for 10 years or more.

Production
The blend comprises 55% Corvina, 35% Corvinone and 10% Rondinella. The grapes are hand-harvested from pergola-trained vines in Valpolicella, including sites in the Negrar Valley and Valgatara, where differing elevations and exposures contribute to the fruit’s character. After harvest, the grapes are traditionally dried for 90–110 days to concentrate their sugars and flavours, then fermented and aged in barriques for 30 months, followed by eight months in bottle.

Food & Serving
Serve at around 16–18°C, ideally after decanting for one to two hours to let its aromas unfold. Its richness and structure pair well with hearty dishes such as boeuf bourguignon, grilled ribeye, slow-cooked beef or aged hard cheeses.

Producer
Paolo Cottini is a family winery based in Castelrotto, in the heart of Valpolicella. Paolo and his wife Sara established the winery under their own name in 2010, continuing a winemaking tradition that spans four generations; Paolo learned the craft from his father, Silvano. The family’s vineyards are spread across historic Valpolicella sites at different elevations, and the winery combines respect for the region’s classic DOC and DOCG traditions with a personal approach to its IGT wines.

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