Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Canova Gold Label, Ca dei Maghi

Bottle notes

Ca dei Maghi is a small farm in the hills of Valpolicella making very small quantities of the most exquisite wines. Although started in the 1950's it is only since 2011 when Paolo Creazzi took over the reins that this estate has gone from being 'good' to outstanding. Each year he seeks to express classical Valpolicella at its very best while his natural inclination to experiment and try new things is shown in the small range of IGT wines produced.

Tasting notes

The nose is aromatic, full of finesse and offers a certain power, gourmandize, a beautiful finesse of the grain and a small aerial side. It reveals notes of dry blackberry, quite ripe cassis, small notes of dry blueberry associated with small touches of chocolate, toasted, toasted almond as well as fine hints of strawberry, violet, very discreet hints of incense, black tea and sense of the place/thyme flowers. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers an acidulous/juicy frame, minerality, a beautiful definition, a small aerial side despite its power as well as a fine grain and freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe cassis, dry violet, small notes of dry blueberry associated with a fine touch of pulpy raspberry, tonka bean, cocoa as well as hints of toasted, almond, nutmeg, a subtle hint of black olive, an almost earthy hint and an imperceptible hint of thyme flowers. Good length. Tannins are well-built.

This Amarone is a classic blend of Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara

Details

Country: Italy

Region: Italy – Red

Appellation: Veneto

Volume: 75CL

Vintage: 2015

Variation: Bottle

Colour: Red

Case Type: Carton 6

Wine Style: Still Wine