Brunelli, Campo del Maestro, Appassimento 2022, Italy

Brunelli, Campo del Maestro, Appassimento 2022, Italy

This Cuvee is dedicated the vineyard Master who dared to suggest an Amarone could be improved by a non-local variety. So 8 grapes became 9 grapes and the wine was declassified. I can't believe it's not Amarone! Red and wild berries, nutmeg and spices, as well as a delicate hint of vanilla from the oak.
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Grape: Too many to mention!
Country: Country Flag Italy
Alcohol: 15%
Style: Mineral & Savoury
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An intense ruby red colour and, on the nose, red and wild berries, nutmeg and spices, as well as a delicate hint of vanilla from the oak. On the palate, it displays a great and seducing mellowness, a good acidity and velvety tannins that give gratifying balance. This is an elegant wine, with great structure.

On a mission to find the best Amarone for our Christmas range 2020, I went to the Vinitaly Trade Wine Fair in Verona with a view to single-mindedly taste my way through all the Amarone producers in the Veneto Hall. The very first stand (right by the side entrance, not the main entrance which was too busy) was Brunelli Vini. The very first taste was enough to suggest it would be a good day. First day, first stand, first wine – excellent. What more was in store? However, as I progressed tasting other producers, I had to keep going back to Brunelli’s stand to double check. Maybe I was giddy with the excitement of the first taste of the day. But, no; every time I went back they were still the best. Martina must have thought I was some saddo with nowhere else to go. By the end of the day with over 120 Amarones tasted I went back to the best and tasted through their whole range. The result was we shipped two of their Amarones, the Ripasso and the white Bianco di Custoza. Located exactly between Verona and Lake Garda, Valpolicella mineral soil is rich in limestone. The Mediterranean climate influenced by the breezes coming from the lake nearby and an ideal South-Southwest exposure combine with skillful and passionate work in the vineyards and with the appassimento technique to produce their extraordinary Amarone and Ripasso. And don’t forget the Bianco di Custoza which was voted Favourite Wine in our Lockdown Zoom Wine Tastings. The Estate is now in the hands of Alberto and his parents Luciana and Luigi. A mere twenty minutes from Verona and in the middle of their vineyards their holiday accommodation is also wonderful. We now stay there every Vinitaly.

It is ideal with grilled meats, roasts, game or medium-aged cheeses. Serve at 18°C (64°F), opening the bottle two hours beforehand.

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