Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva “Marta Galli” Docg – Le Ragose

Territory: The grapes are sourced from 16 hectares of vineyards, which have been cultivated over several years. The vineyards are ideally situated with a west-southwest exposure and feature red and brown clay soils, as well as Eocene limestone. The grapevines are grown on a simple trellis system.

Vinification: During the harvest in September, only bunches with grapes spaced apart are selected to facilitate better air circulation during the drying process. These hand-harvested bunches are placed on flat plastic trays to dry until January, maintaining controlled humidity and temperature. This drying method is known as “Appassimento.” After destemming, fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeasts for approximately 20-30 days. The wine is then aged in oak barrels (Allier, Troncais, Vosges), with 30% of the barrels being new and 70% used for 48-60 months. Finally, the wine is bottled and allowed to rest for at least 6 months before release.

Tasting Note: This wine is intense and extraordinarily powerful, yet rich in tannins, with notes of black cherry. It has a hot, intense, full-bodied, and velvety character with a pleasantly bittersweet taste, resulting in an elegant and well-balanced profile.