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Tenuta Falezza, Az. Agr. San Felice
www.tenutefalezza.com
Located to the north-east of Verona, inside the Valpantena, the 6Ha Tenute Falezza vineyards extend around the winery. The landscape is typically hilly made of vineyards and olive groves, it creates a unique and evocative landscape.
2014 Rosso dei Falezza IGT
50% Corvina, 15% Rondinella, 15% Corvinone, 10% Oseleta, 5% Croatina & 5% Merlot
In late September the perfectly matured grapes, that make this Rosso Dei Falezza, are manually selected and harvested. Trellis dried for approximately 4 months, intensifying extract and aromatic substances, the grapes are subsequently pressed and left to ferment for approximately one month. They are then refined in oak barrels for 16 months before completing the refinement period in the bottle.
Elegant fragrant notes carrying aromas of cooked fruit, spices and plum pairing well with aromas of tobacco and leather expressing a structural finesse that is accentuated over time. Consistent on the palate, full-bodied, sapid and well-balanced with an intense and aromatic flavou; the alcohol is well- balanced with the silky and soft tannins.
90 Points - International Challenge Gilbert Gaillard Gold Medal
SKU: 778159
2016 Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC
50% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 20% Corvinone & 5% Oseleta
Dee ruby red in colour. Intense with scents of spices, black cherries and plums. When young (2 years) recalls Amarone vinasse The taste is dry, with sweet tannins, that make it velvety and well-bodied.
90 Points - Decanter Silver Medal 2019
SKU: 793620
2015 Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
50% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 20% Corvinone & 5% Oseleta
During the grape- harvest, only the best bunches are selected and then left to dry intil January. The ageing in wood barrels, new only in part, is ideal to bring this noble wine to the right point of maturity. After bottling the wine remains in the the cellar at a constant temperature to allow further ageing.Marked bouquet of dried grapes and fruit in alcohol, with spicy nuance. Deep ruby red, with a pleasant orange shade due to the ageing process. Persistent and soft flavours with well balanced tannins; this well structured wine leaves the mouth clean and pleasantly satisfied. Excellent to be enjoyed immediately, this wine can also be kept for 15 to 20 years.
90 Points - Decanter
93 Points - International Challenge Gilbert Gaillard
SKU: 616219
2015 Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG
60% Corvina, 20% Corvinone, 15% Rondinella & 5% Oseleta
In September, only the best bunches are harvest and allowed to dry until January/February. Vinified for 30 days in stainless steel and aged in French oak barrels for 8 months; 70% in large (2500L) barrels and 30% in barriques. Finally bottle aged for an additional 8 months.
Intense ruby red, with orange hints due to ageing. Sweet and warm It recalls dried grapes, raspberry jam and black cherries, pleasantly spicy with notes of aromatic pipe tobacco. As a typical dessert wine, it is perfectly paired with chocolate desserts or dry pastries, as well as well seasoned and spicy cheeses it is excellent as a "meditative wine" to enjoy with good company. It has an ageing potential of 15-20 years.
SKU: 76174
Grappa di Amarone
SKU: 739060