TENUTA SANT'ANTONIO
AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA ANTONIO CASTAGNEDI
VERONA • WINE OF ITALY
"An oenological colossus born of patience and family tribute. The ultimate dry, opulent, and legendary expression of the art of Appassimento in Verona."
A Liquid Monument Dedicated to Antonio Castagnedi
The Tenuta Sant'Antonio Amarone della Valpolicella Antonio Castagnedi Red Wine, Verona is one of the most prominent interpretations of the Veronese D.O.C.G., crafted by the Castagnedi brothers as a tribute to their father, Antonio. It is a dry red wine made from the traditional blend of Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Croatina, subjected to the artisanal Appassimento process. Available at La Cava Shop.
1. Technical Details
Winery / Producer: Tenuta Sant'Antonio (Castagnedi Brothers).
Region of Origin: D.O.C.G. Amarone della Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto, Italy.
Grape Varieties: Corvina and Corvinone (70%), Rondinella (20%), Croatina and Oseleta (10%).
Sweetness Classification: Dry.
Vinification (Appassimento): Manual harvest; grapes are dried in crates for 100 to 110 days, with a weight loss of nearly 40%; pressed in late December or early January with about 25 days of maceration.
Aging: 24 months in 500-liter French oak barrels.
Alcohol Content: 15.0% Vol.
Serving Temperature: 16°C - 18°C.
SKU / MPN: IT-TSA-AMARONE-CASTAGNEDI-750ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep, dense ruby red with garnet hues and robust legs.
Nose: Compote of black and red fruits, prunes, dried figs, cherries in liqueur, clove, vanilla, pipe tobacco, leather, bitter cocoa, licorice, and a balsamic undertone.
Palate: Opulent and enveloping, dry, with broad, ripe tannins, balanced acidity, and a very long finish with hints of truffle, sweet spices, and baked black fruits.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Moments and Recommended Pairing
Precision Gourmet Pairing: Wild boar, venison, Peking duck, oxtail, stuffed quail, roast lamb, Risotto all'Amarone with black truffle, pasta with venison ragù, chocolates with 70% cocoa or more, and cheeses such as extra-aged Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino Romano, Grana Padano, or blue cheeses like Gorgonzola Dolce or Stilton.
Suggested Moments:
- Special Celebration: Golden anniversaries, retirements, and anniversaries.
- Business: High-level dinners.
- The Perfect Gift: For collectors.
- Gourmet Barbecue: With premium, highly marbled cuts of meat.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
It is strictly dry; despite the concentration of the Appassimento method, it ferments completely and contains no cloying residual sugars.
What does the Appassimento method contribute?
It involves drying the grapes in crates for over three months before pressing them, in order to concentrate sugars and aromas.
Does it require decanting, and how long can it be stored?
Decanting for 60 to 90 minutes is recommended; it can evolve in the bottle for 15 to 25 years under proper conditions.