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Montresor, ‘Urban Park’ Appassimento

Montresor, ‘Urban Park’ Appassimento

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Giacomo Montresor

Black fruit aromas, spice, cherry and ripe bramble fruit, complexity, supple tannins and a delicate sweetness.

Producer Information

One of Verona’s historic houses, founded by Giacomo Montresor in 1892, with a reputation built on high quality, affordable Valpolicella and Amarone. In recent years the range has grown steadily with vineyards being developed in Friuli and northern Veneto, around Conegliano.

Wine Making

Produced from Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella grapes harvested from hillside vineyards north of Verona. `Appassimento` refers to the process by which the grapes are dried for a few months before being pressed and vinified - this technique is more common in the Veneto than elsewhere in Italy. In this instance the grapes are dried for 30 days before vinification, and the wine spends 6 months in oak. The resulting red is rich with some residual sweetness.

Tasting Note

Bright berry and black cherry aromas, and a touch of spice. The palate has all of Valpolicella`s appealing fresh cherry and ripe bramble fruit, along with added weight and complexity from maturation in oak. Supple tannins lead to a finish of delicate sweetness, offset by fresh acidity.

Food Matching

Great with barbecues, slow-cooked and caramelised meat dishes, or strong-flavoured cheeses.

Technical Details

Colour	Red
Style	Still
Country	Italy
Region	Veneto
Abv	14%
Grapes	60% Corvina, 20% Corvinone, 20% Rondinella
Wine Body	Medium
More Features	Vegetarian, Vegan
Oak Ageing	Medium
Closure Type	Cork
Case Size	6
Unit Size	75 CL
Sulphites	Yes

Technical details
Colour	Red
Style	Still
Country	Italy
Region	Veneto
ABV	14%
Unit Size	75CL
Grapes	60% Corvina, 20% Corvinone, 20% Rondinella
Wine Body	Medium
Oak Ageing	Medium
Closure	Cork
Sulphites	Yes
More Features	Vegetarian Vegan