Marchesi Biscardo Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2022

Deep ruby-red with bright highlights in the glass. Saddle leather, horsehide, black currant, raisins and dried cherry comprise the lean, rustic nose. The flavors veer toward fresh fruits and spice, with a bit of chocolate, caramel and tobacco mixed with mint -- cigar box flavor. Velvety, warm, well balanced and complex on the palate with a lingering excellent finish and soft tannins.

This wine is made using the traditional appassimento method. A blend of 60-70% Corvina, 20-30% Rondinella and 5-10% Molinara grapes are harvested by hand and dried on racks for 3–4 months to concentrate sugars and flavors. The raisins are then slowly fermented for 35–50 days and aged in oak for 2-5 years.

Marchesi Biscardo is a family-run winery based in Verona, Italy, with roots dating back to the late 1800s, currently managed by Nicola Biscardo. The producer is known for sustainable farming and creating "Emotional Wines" from the Valpolicella Classico area. Their wines are characterized by traditional methods, full-bodied flavors and a focus on expressing the local terroir. Time, passion and sustainable farming are the trademark for Nicola's wines.