Manara Corte Amarone Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2017

The Manara winery was established in 1950 in San Floriano in the heart of Valpolicella Classica.

The owners have been running it for three generations, maintaining local wine-making traditions with growing experience, passion, and a strong bond with the Valpolicella Classico region.

The estate stretches over 11 hectares in the districts of San Pietro in Cariano, Negrar, and Marano di Valpolicella.

After three generations and with its fourth gradually joining in, the Manara family is carrying on its wine-growing tradition with passion and knowledge, maintaining the strong bond with the land that saw it originate and grow.

The plant breeding system is the “double pergoletta” (pairle).

They produce top quality Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara, and other minor varieties of grapes and only the best go for further winemaking which eventually gets reflected in their wines.

“Corte Manara” from Azienda Agricola Manara is an Amarone Classico made from 70% Corvina, 20% Rondinella and 10% other varietals. The grapes grow on the hills of the Valpolicella Classico district, more precisely in Negrar, Marano and San Pietro in Cariano. The drying process of the grapes takes about 3 months. The grapes are then easily crushed and are let to ferment slowly in steel tanks for 40-60 days. The wine is then aged for 24 months in Slovenian oak barrels and then continues in steel tanks. The finalized wine is bottled and stored for another 6 to 12 months.

An intense ruby red color. The fragrance is powerful, complex with hints of blackberry. The oxydation in the glass then releases floral aromas, but also of coffee, chocolate and some smoky touches. The taste is expressive with fruity softness and well-balanced acicidy. Allowing the wine to breath an hour before serving is recommended.