Winery / Producer: Tenuta Sant'Antonio (Castagnedi Brothers).

Region of Origin: D.O.C.G. Amarone della Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto, Italy.

Specific Vineyards: Selected parcels on hills located at 300-350 meters altitude, with loamy-clay soils and high calcareous composition.

Grape Varieties: Corvina and Corvinone (70%), Rondinella (20%), Croatina and Oseleta (10%).

Wine Type: Cult still red wine / High-end.

Sweetness Classification: Dry.

Vinification (The Art of Appassimento): Strictly manual harvest with rigorous selection of perfect bunches. Grapes are laid out in individual plastic crates in the fruttaio (controlled drying rooms) for approximately 100 to 110 days, losing about 40% of their weight due to evaporation. Pressing takes place in late December or early January. Fermentation is slow in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with prolonged maceration of the skins for 25 days.

Noble Aging: Complete malolactic fermentation followed by majestic aging for 24 months in new 500-liter (tonneaux) French oak barrels with fine grain, refining its imposing structure before bottling.

Alcohol Content: 15.0% Vol.

Serving Temperature: 16°C - 18°C.

SKU / MPN: IT-TSA-AMARONE-CASTAGNEDI-750ML

Appearance: Displays an imposing and dense deep ruby red color with intense and solemn garnet nuances that elegantly adorn the glass with robust legs and a stately glycerin flow.

Nose: An aristocratic, three-dimensional, and supremely complex bouquet. Generous notes of overripe black and red fruits in compote, prune, dried figs, and cherries in liqueur unfold. As it opens up, a symphony of sweet spices (clove, Madagascar vanilla), Dutch pipe tobacco, fine leather, bitter cocoa, licorice, and a subtle balsamic mineral hint of a damp forest emerge.

Palate: Monumental, opulent, warm, and enveloping entry. On the palate, it unfolds strictly dry, with a glyceric sumptuousness that completely coats the mouth. The tannins are overwhelmingly silky, broad, and ripe, precisely polished by the French oak. Its noble and balanced acidity perfectly counteracts the warmth of the alcohol content. The finish is extraordinarily long, eternal, and stately, leaving a persistent memory of truffle, sweet spices, and baked black fruits.

Precision Gourmet Pairing: The enormous structural scale, dry profile, and tertiary complexity of this Amarone Antonio Castagnedi demand dishes of identical gastronomic level. It harmonizes celestially with grand game dishes, both small and large (such as wild boar stew, venison in cranberry sauce, or lacquered duck), slow-cooked oxtail in red wine, stuffed quail, and wood-fired roasted lamb. It is the supreme companion to great Italian preparations such as authentic Risotto all'Amarone with black truffle and pasta with venison ragu. For desserts and after-dinner, it gloriously pairs with chocolates with a high cocoa concentration (70% or more) and with intense, collectible cheese boards such as extra-aged Parmigiano Reggiano (over 36 months), mature Pecorino Romano, Grana Padano, or complex blue cheeses like Gorgonzola Dolce or Stilton.

Suggested Moments:

• Special Celebration: The quintessential wine to immortalize great life milestones such as golden anniversaries, honorary retirements, momentous anniversaries, or the inauguration of grand personal projects.
• Business (High-Level Dinners): Opening an Amarone Antonio Castagnedi projects maximum status, courtesy, generosity, and a high-end gourmet culture, ideal for closing large transactions or entertaining CEOs and presidents.
• The Perfect Gift (For Collectors): One of the most coveted bottles from northern Italy. A highly respectable gift for sommeliers, senior executives, and Old World enthusiasts who appreciate the tremendous aging potential of great Veronese reds.
• Gourmet Barbecue (Signature Pairing): The ideal ally to accompany premium cuts of meat with extreme fat marbling, slow-cooked on the grill (such as Tomahawk, Wagyu, aged Rib Eye, or whole grilled ribs), majestically cleansing the palate with its noble tannins.
• Distinguished Family Meal: An iconic bottle to preside over banquets and high-profile family celebrations (such as Christmas or New Year's dinners), pairing superbly with baked meats and traditional roasts.

What is the specific origin and winery of this red wine?

This iconic red wine is produced by the prestigious Tenuta Sant'Antonio winery, masterfully managed by the Castagnedi brothers. Its specific origin is located on the calcareous slopes of the hills of the Illasi and Mezzane valleys in the province of Verona, within the Veneto region, Italy, under the highest appellation of origin D.O.C.G. Amarone della Valpolicella.

Is this wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?

The Amarone Antonio Castagnedi is a strictly dry wine. Due to the passito process (Appassimento), its grapes concentrate an immense glyceric richness that gives the wine a sumptuous, velvety, and enveloping density that aromatically evokes notes of raisins and liqueurs, but on the palate, it ferments completely in a clean, balanced way and without cloying residual sugars.

What does the 'Appassimento' method contribute, and why is it named Antonio Castagnedi?

The method consists of drying the grapes in crates for more than three months before pressing them to concentrate their sugars and aromas. It is named after Antonio Castagnedi as a solemn and affectionate tribute from his four sons (the winery owners) to the legacy, vision, and teachings of their father, who instilled in them a deep respect for Veronese viticulture.

Does it require decanting, and how long can it be stored in a cellar?

As a monumental wine of enormous concentration and tertiary complexity, it is imperative to decant it at least 60 to 90 minutes before consumption so that its structure can oxygenate and express its full aromatic potential. Its aging potential is legendary, being able to evolve and improve sublimely in the bottle for the next 15 to 25 years if stored in perfect conditions.