{"product_id":"vino-tinto-amarone-dela-valpolicella-antonio-castagnedi-vino-de-italia","title":"Red Wine Amarone Della Valpolicella Antonio Castagnedi, Verona - Wine from Italy","description":"\u003carticle style=\"font-family: 'Inter', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; color: #000; line-height: 1.6; background-color: #fff; padding: 20px; border: none;\"\u003e\u003cheader style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"font-size: 3.5rem; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 900; margin: 0; line-height: 0.9; letter-spacing: -2px;\"\u003eTENUTA SANT'ANTONIO \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 2rem;\"\u003eAMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA ANTONIO CASTAGNEDI\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 300; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 5px; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003eVERONA • WINE OF ITALY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #d4af37;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e 5.0 \/ 5 \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 300; font-size: 0.8rem;\"\u003e(87 REVIEWS)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 30px; max-width: 750px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: 'Georgia', serif; font-size: 1.4rem; color: #000; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e \"An oenological colossus born of patience and family tribute. The ultimate dry, opulent, and legendary expression of the art of Appassimento in Verona.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 900; margin-top: 15px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: #000;\"\u003e🇮🇹 ORIGIN: D.O.C.G. AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA, VERONA | 🍷 STYLE: CULT DRY RED, OPULENT AND COMPLEX | 🏷️ WINERY: TENUTA SANT'ANTONIO\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cmain\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eThe Liquid Monument Dedicated to the Castagnedi Brothers' Patriarch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTenuta Sant'Antonio Amarone Della Valpolicella Antonio Castagnedi, Verona - Wine of Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e is the flagship of the winery and one of the most sublime interpretations of the iconic Veronese D.O.C.G. appellation. Created as a living and solemn tribute by the four Castagnedi brothers to their father Antonio, this majestic wine is forged from old vines planted on calcareous slopes of specific origin in the Illasi and Mezzane valleys. It is a rigorously \u003cstrong\u003edry\u003c\/strong\u003e red, made with the traditional blend of Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Croatina, subjected to the rigorous artisan process of \u003cem\u003eAppassimento\u003c\/em\u003e. The result is a wine of monumental concentration, with a noble and unctuous mouthfeel, velvety tannins, and infinite complexity that gloriously evolves in the glass and in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e1. Technical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinery \/ Producer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tenuta Sant'Antonio (Castagnedi Brothers).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e D.O.C.G. Amarone della Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto, Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Vineyards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selected parcels on hills located at 300-350 meters altitude, with loamy-clay soils and high calcareous composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corvina and Corvinone (70%), Rondinella (20%), Croatina and Oseleta (10%).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cult still red wine \/ High-end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness Classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification (The Art of Appassimento):\u003c\/strong\u003e Strictly manual harvest with rigorous selection of perfect bunches. Grapes are laid out in individual plastic crates in the \u003cem\u003efruttaio\u003c\/em\u003e (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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNoble Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.0% Vol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16°C - 18°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU \/ MPN:\u003c\/strong\u003e IT-TSA-AMARONE-CASTAGNEDI-750ML\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px; padding: 30px 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e2. Luxury Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e3. Wine Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eSWEETNESS \/ CLASS [ DRY ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003ePOWER AND BODY [ ● ● ● ● ● ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eTERTIARY COMPLEXITY [ ● ● ● ● ● ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAGING POTENTIAL [ ● ● ● ● ● ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e4. Recommended Moments and Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Gourmet Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cem\u003eRisotto all'Amarone\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Moments:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Celebration:\u003c\/strong\u003e The quintessential wine to immortalize great life milestones such as golden anniversaries, honorary retirements, momentous anniversaries, or the inauguration of grand personal projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness (High-Level Dinners):\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Perfect Gift (For Collectors):\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eGourmet Barbecue (Signature Pairing):\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinguished Family Meal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px; border-left: 5px solid #000; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003efrequently asked questions (faqs)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eWhat is the specific origin and winery of this red wine?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eIs this wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe Amarone Antonio Castagnedi is a strictly \u003cstrong\u003edry\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eWhat does the 'Appassimento' method contribute, and why is it named Antonio Castagnedi?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eDoes it require decanting, and how long can it be stored in a cellar?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e\u003cfooter style=\"text-align: center; border-top: 4px solid #000; padding-top: 40px; margin-top: 60px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0; font-size: 1.2rem;\"\u003eTENUTA SANT'ANTONIO — AMARONE ANTONIO CASTAGNEDI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 10px; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e750 ML • ICONIC DRY RED WINE • PRODUCT OF ITALY • AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA DOCG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #000; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 2px solid #000;\" href=\"https:\/\/lacava.shop\/products\/tenuta-sant-antonio-amarone-della-valpolicella-antonio-castagnedi-verona-vino-de-italia\"\u003eBUY ON LACAVA.SHOP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/footer\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Alejandra Garayoa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47729273766078,"sku":null,"price":2019.0,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/8741\/5230\/files\/vino-tinto-amarone-de-la-valpolicella-antonio-castagnedi-verona-vino-de-italia-9571395.jpg?v=1782357795","url":"https:\/\/lacava.shop\/en\/products\/vino-tinto-amarone-dela-valpolicella-antonio-castagnedi-vino-de-italia","provider":"La Cava","version":"1.0","type":"link"}