Sartori, di Verona Corte Brà Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva 2018

Sartori’s Corte Brà Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva 2018 is a stately expression of one of Italy’s most celebrated red wine styles. Combining the concentration created by the traditional appassimento method with careful maturation, it offers remarkable depth, elegance and balance—hallmarks of classic Amarone from Valpolicella’s historic heartland.

Tasting Notes
Deep ruby-red in colour with almost black reflections, this Amarone immediately suggests richness and intensity. The nose is generous and layered, revealing plum compote, black cherry and blackberry alongside dried fig, raisins and candied red fruit. With time in the glass, notes of tobacco, cocoa, cedar and dark chocolate emerge, complemented by subtle liquorice and clove spice. The palate is full-bodied, powerful and beautifully composed. Ripe, concentrated fruit is balanced by supple tannins and refined acidity, while flavours of candied fruit develop into espresso, vanilla and delicate mocha. The finish is long, warm and silky, with a subtle mineral character and gentle spice. Its structure and concentration give it excellent ageing potential, while its polished texture makes it enjoyable now with decanting.

Production
Produced in the Valpolicella Classica area of northern Italy, this Riserva reflects the region’s traditional approach to Amarone. Carefully selected grapes are dried before fermentation in the classic appassimento process, concentrating their sugars, aromas and flavour. The wine is then matured patiently to integrate its generous fruit, tannins and oak-derived nuances, resulting in a richly textured Amarone with both power and finesse.

Food & Serving
Serve at approximately 18–20°C after allowing the wine to acclimatise. Decant for around one to two hours, particularly when opening the bottle young, to reveal its full aromatic complexity. Its depth makes it an excellent match for game stews, braised beef in rich red-wine sauce, roasted or slow-cooked meats, aged hard cheeses and truffle risotto. It is also sufficiently refined to be enjoyed on its own after dinner.

Producer
Founded in Verona in 1898, Sartori has built its reputation around the wines of the Veneto, with a particular focus on the identity and quality of Valpolicella. The estate combines the region’s long-established traditions with careful cellar work and a modern commitment to precision. The Corte Brà range represents Sartori’s ambitious approach to Amarone, showcasing the richness of appassimento while preserving the elegance and balance associated with the finest wines of the Valpolicella Classica.

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