{"product_id":"tinazzi-ca-de-rocchi-la-bastia-amarone-della-valpolicella-docg","title":"Tinazzi Ca de Rocchi La Bastìa Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTinazzi Ca' de' Rocchi La Bastìa Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2022 Veneto, Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTinazzi Ca' de' Rocchi La Bastìa Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2022 is a powerful Amarone from Veneto, made from 90% Corvina and Corvinone and 10% Rondinella. After harvesting, the grapes are dried until December, concentrating their flavour, colour, and structure. With 15% alcohol, 12–18 months of aging in French and American oak, and scores up to 98 points, this is a serious Italian red wine for rich dishes and special occasions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyards and region\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes come from selected vineyards in Valpolicella, the classic Amarone region in Veneto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation \/ Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The vineyards are located in a hilly area at an altitude of 150–300 m in Valpolicella. This altitude helps to balance ripeness, freshness, and aromatic tension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG is a protected designation of origin with strict rules for grapes, drying, and production. This DOCG status emphasizes the classic origin and unique character of this wine style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Valpolicella is located in Veneto, around Verona, and is strongly associated with Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella. These local grape varieties form the basis for Valpolicella, Ripasso, and Amarone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e La Bastìa is one of the most important wines in the Ca' de' Rocchi line. The wine is intense, full-bodied, and layered, but remains recognizably Valpolicella due to the combination of cherry fruit, spiciness, and balsamic notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinification and aging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vinification follows the classic Amarone approach, with dried grapes and long aging in oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppassimento:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e After harvesting, the grapes are dried in a drying room until December. What makes Amarone different? This drying process evaporates moisture from the grapes, concentrating sugars, aromas, and structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrape processing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e After drying, the grapes are pressed and destemmed. This is followed by a long skin maceration with fermentation, allowing colour, tannins, and aromas to develop carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maceration and fermentation last approximately 20 days at a controlled temperature of 20–24 °C. This approach suits a wine with high concentration, body, and aging potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAging \/ Oak aging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The wine ages for 12–18 months in French and American oak barrels of 5, 20, and 40 hl. This aging imparts notes of chocolate, vanilla, leather, spices, and extra roundness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical balance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e With 15% alcohol, 5.70 g\/l acidity, and 4.4 g\/l residual sugar, this Amarone has a lot of power, but also sufficient freshness and balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrape composition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Amarone is made from the classic grape varieties of Valpolicella.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90% Corvina and Corvinone – Valpolicella:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Corvina and Corvinone give this wine its cherry fruit, plum, red berries, structure, and spicy depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10% Rondinella – Valpolicella:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rondinella complements the blend with softness, colour, and extra suppleness on the palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting notes and serving suggestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntense red in the glass with garnet reflections, followed by aromas of red berries, plums, cherries, maraschino cherries, spices, balsamic, chocolate, leather, and vanilla. The taste is rich, full, and versatile, with a firm structure, soft ripe tannins, great depth, and a long spicy finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Open Tinazzi Ca' de' Rocchi La Bastìa Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2022 approximately 1 hour before serving and pour at 18–20 °C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDishes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Serve with grilled beef, stew, lamb, game dishes, dishes with rich sauces, mature cheeses, or dark chocolate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAwards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98\/100, Luca Maroni (2022 vintage):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A remarkably high rating for Ca' de' Rocchi Amarone La Bastìa 2022, placing this Amarone among the highest-rated wines in its category.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e92\/100, Falstaff Amarone Trophy (2022 vintage):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reviewed by Othmar Kiem and Simon Staffler with dark ruby colour, garnet nuances, sweet cherry, laurel, thyme, mocha, dark chocolate, firm tannins, and a long dark spicy finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore information about Tinazzi Ca' de' Rocchi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCa' de' Rocchi is a line from Tinazzi where Veneto and an accessible, modern wine style come together. The wines are made with indigenous yeasts naturally present on the grape skins, giving each vintage its own character. Tinazzi was founded in 1968 in Cavaion Veronese and further expanded its Valpolicella presence with Poderi Campopian in Sant’Ambrogio di Valpolicella and its own pressing cellar in the same region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tinazzi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45808429170767,"sku":"001AMA020122","price":35.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/TinazziCa_de_RocchiLaBastiaAmaronedellaValpolicella.webp?v=1781529030","url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.nl\/en\/products\/tinazzi-ca-de-rocchi-la-bastia-amarone-della-valpolicella-docg","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}