Bertani 2017 Amarone, Valpantena

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Here’s a tremendous deal on an Amarone from one of the most revered producers in all of Veneto! Bertani’s impact on Veneto wine making, particularly in Amarone production, is so considerable that ‘Bertani’ and ‘Amarone’ are nearly synonymous. Their 150+ year history is dotted with groundbreaking initiatives and royal accreditation. This Amarone is produced in the Valpantena hills, north of Verona. The soils are calcareous-marl in the east and calcareous-clay in the west, rich in iron. The best grapes are selected so that only the healthiest and ripest bunches are sent to the drying rooms in the historic winery at Grezzana, where they are laid out in single-layer crates. Partly aged in Slovanian oak barrels with an average capacity of 25 hl, and a small part in barriques for about 30 months. Bottling is followed by at least six months of maturation.Decanter rated this wine 95 Points and said ‘Bertani Domains is owned by the Angelini group but operates independently, sourcing grapes e…