• Musella Amarone Della Valpolicella Riserva from Veneto, Italy
  • Musella Amarone Della Valpolicella Riserva from Veneto, Italy

Musella Amarone Della Valpolicella Riserva

Riserva Amarone from Demeter biodynamic hillside vineyards • 95pts Falstaff • Extended appassimento and French oak ageing from Monte del Drago terroir

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Region : Veneto, Italy

Product Type : Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Oseleta

Vintage: 2017
Wine details

15% ABV - 750 ml - Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Riserva, Veneto, Italy

Sustainability

Demeter-certified biodynamic estate since 2014, practising holistic agriculture guided by cosmic and lunar cycles, with no synthetic fertilisers or chemical pesticides, natural fertilisation from the farm's chickens, and native grape variety preservation across 25 hectares of hillside vineyards

Tasting notes

Clear, rich ruby colour with deep garnet reflections. Intense and profound nose of blueberries, dark cherries, and plum compote with layers of cocoa, cloves, and smoky hints. The palate is full-bodied and opulent, with concentrated flavours of ripe dark cherry, dried fig, and baking spice, framed by polished, fine-meshed tannins and a remarkable velvety texture. Extraordinarily long finish with notes of leather, tobacco, and dark chocolate, balanced by a persistent mineral freshness.

Serving temperature

Serve at 16-18 °C

Food pairings

Braised wild boar with juniper and polenta, osso buco alla milanese, grilled T-bone steak with peppercorn crust, aged Gorgonzola with honeycomb, dark chocolate tart with espresso cream

Awards & recognition

Rated 95 points by Falstaff - 'Juicy, vivid fruit with ripe dark cherries, polished tannins, and excellent length'

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Musella Amarone Della Valpolicella Riserva is a finely balanced wine defined by ripe berry fruit, a subtle earthy undertone and refined tannins.

In the cellar, vinification is geared toward balance: extraction is kept measured to preserve finesse, then the wine is matured in oak and/or neutral vessels to knit tannins and build complexity without masking fruit. The wine's character is shaped by traditional appassimento, where grapes are partially dried before fermentation to concentrate flavour and texture. Sustainability is approached through responsible viticulture and thoughtful sourcing, favouring healthier vineyards and lower-impact practices so the wine can be made with minimal corrective intervention.

This label reflects a quality-driven approach built on careful selection and attentive cellar work, aiming to translate vineyard character into wines that feel both authentic and compelling.