Campo dei Gigli · Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2018

  Tenuta Sant'Antonio's Campo dei Gigli Amarone della Valpolicella is an exceptional Amarone from the Monti Garbi area near Mezzane di Sotto (Verona), at an altitude of around 300 meters above sea level. It comes from the winery's oldest vines, around 50 years old, which originate from the single vineyard “Campo dei Gigli” - a vineyard dedicated to the symbol of the lily (“Gigli” = lilies) and which has a special significance for the winery. The soils are rich in limestone and characterized by rock with sandy-clay components, which, in addition to the exposure to slopes with good sunlight, gives the wine a distinctive minerality and depth. This Amarone is only produced in exceptional vintages, with the highest selection during harvesting and appassimento (drying of the grapes). The Corvina grape variety dominates with around 70%, joined by Rondinella, Croatina, and Oseleta.

During vinification, Campo dei Gigli is given a great deal of attention: the mash fermentation takes place partly in open wooden containers over 25-30 days, followed by further skin contact before the wine is transferred to new 500-liter oak barrels (Allier) for aging, where it is stored for at least three years. This aging process gives it ripe, complex aromas of dried cherries, plums, spices, tobacco, and chocolate, which are balanced by gentle bitter notes and a hidden minerality in the finish. With an alcohol content of around 15-16% ABV, Amarone Campo dei Gigli has a powerful presence that nevertheless retains balance and elegance and has impressive aging potential. - Gerardo [TS10/19]