{"title":"Ferragu Carlo","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"ferragu-amarone-della-valpolicella-2018","title":"Ferragu Amarone della Valpolicella 2018","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFerragù's Amarone della Valpolicella is a still red wine that authoritatively embodies the prestige of its homeland. This captivating \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e is created from the union of Corvina, Corvinone, Croatina, Oseleta and Rondinella grapes. It presents a deep ruby red hue, a prelude to a complex bouquet in which dried grapes and jam stand out, enriched by elegant spicy notes. On the palate, it reveals a \u003cstrong\u003ecomplex structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, characterised by a full and persistent sip, harmonised by a pronounced \u003cstrong\u003etannic softness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine is produced in Veneto, specifically in the area of Cellore di Illasi. The vineyards, located at an altitude of around two hundred and twenty metres, benefit from an east-west exposure ideal for grape ripening. The vines are trained using the Guyot espalier system with high planting density, a technique that encourages a high concentration of aromas. The terroir is distinguished by a \u003cstrong\u003emedium-textured soil\u003c\/strong\u003e with a rich \u003cstrong\u003epresence of stony skeleton\u003c\/strong\u003e, geological elements that give the wine intensity and excellent \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins in October with manual harvesting. The bunches are left to rest for a \u003cstrong\u003edrying period\u003c\/strong\u003e of about ninety days, a fundamental process for concentrating sugars and aromas. After cold maceration and fermentation in steel, the wine undergoes a long ageing process of forty-eight months in \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican and French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, which refine its sensory profile. To best appreciate its nuances, decanting is recommended; it is ideal paired with \u003cstrong\u003eAmarone risotto\u003c\/strong\u003e, mature cheeses, braised meats and game dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Amarone della Valpolicella by Ferragù embodies the excellence of Veneto: it is produced in Cellore d’Illasi from a meticulous \u003cstrong\u003e70-90 day drying process\u003c\/strong\u003e of the grapes. This ancient tradition gives rise to a wine with a complex structure, aged for \u003cstrong\u003e48 months in American and French oak barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e. The result is an impenetrable ruby red wine with intense allure, the fruit of vines grown on stony soils at an altitude of 220 metres. 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