Hatteso Amarone Riserva Docg - Garbole 2011

The Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva DOCG "Hatteso" 2011 represents the pinnacle of production for the Garbole winery. This vintage stands out for its extraordinary structural complexity and exceptional longevity, the result of rigorous parcel selection and an uncompromising artisanal winemaking process. Produced in a limited number of numbered bottles, it is a collector's item destined for fine dining and the most refined palates.

The 2011 harvest was carried out entirely by hand, selecting only the best bunches of Corvina Veronese, Corvinone and Rondinella. The grapes undergo a controlled natural appassimento process lasting over 3 months.
This is followed by temperature-controlled fermentation and an extended aging period of 36 months in new wooden barrels, followed by a further 12 months of stabilization in the bottle before being released to the market.

temperature: 18°/20°

The aromatic profile is broad, layered, and of pinpoint precision. Following an opening of dark fruit jam (marasca cherry, prunes), sophisticated tertiary notes of bitter cocoa, roasted coffee bean, sweet tobacco, and oriental spices emerge. It concludes with an aristocratic finish, punctuated by hints of balsamic herbs and forest floor.

On the palate, it reveals an imposing and monumental structure. The significant alcohol content (16% ABV) is masterfully integrated with a pronounced acidity and a solid savory-mineral texture. The tannins are mature, polished, and deep. The taste-olfactory persistence is exceptional, with a clean finish that brings back notes of spices and small black fruits.

It presents a deep, dense, and impenetrable ruby-red hue, enriched by garnet highlights that attest to its perfect evolution in the bottle. Excellent consistency, with tight and regular legs.

Rich preparations featuring game birds, Amarone-braised dishes, slow-cooked meats, and extra-long-aged hard cheeses. It stands magnificently as the quintessential meditation wine.