2022 Tinazzi Tenuta Valleselle 'Aureum Acinum' Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

Dark plums, wild berries, and cocoa powder dominate the profile, with underlying notes of dried herbs and subtle tar. The full-bodied palate delivers concentrated flavors of black cherry jam and figs, balanced by integrated, fine-grained tannins. Brisk regional acidity cuts through the structural weight, leading to a long, bone-dry finish with lingering savory hints of tobacco and espresso.

A classic blend of Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes is harvested by hand and dried on plastic trays until early winter. This traditional dehydration process, called appassimento, concentrates sugars and flavors. Following a slow fermentation, the juice matures for two years in large Slavonian oak casks to develop complexity without imparting aggressive wood characteristics. The wine then rests for an additional year in the bottle before release.

Vineyards sit between 150 and 300 meters above sea level within the historic Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG zone in Veneto, Italy. This specific sub-region is defined by its well-draining, volcanic-calcareous soils and gravelly textures. The combination of hillside elevation and cool evening breezes mitigates the intense heat of the 2022 growing season, helping the native varieties retain structural acidity while achieving optimal phenolic maturity.