Description
Santi Santico Amarone della Valpolicella Classico — Veneto 2020
Santi is one of the Valpolicella Classico’s most historic producers, with roots stretching back to 1843 and vineyards in the heart of the original Classico zone — the hillside communes of Fumane, Marano, and Negrar where the finest Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes have been grown for centuries. Amarone is the pinnacle of the Valpolicella tradition: grapes are harvested in late September, then laid on bamboo racks in the estate’s lofts to dry for 90–120 days — a process called appassimento — concentrating sugars, flavors, and structure to extraordinary levels before fermentation. The Santico is Santi’s flagship Amarone — a wine of power, elegance, and remarkable value for the appellation. The 2020 vintage delivered exceptional ripeness and concentration in the Classico zone.
The color is a deep, concentrated dark red. The nose is fragrant and complex: cherry jam, cranberry, plum, dried fig, cocoa, and a whisper of spice — the unmistakable aromatic richness of appassimento. On the palate, it is full-bodied and round, with velvety tannins, a pleasantly tangy backbone of acidity, and a long, alluring finish of red berries and dark fruit. This is Amarone as it should be: powerful yet balanced, concentrated yet elegant, built for the table and the cellar alike.
“Dark red hue; concentrated, fragrant nose with top notes of cherry jam and cranberries, followed by hints of plum, dried fruit and cocoa. Full, round, with velvety tannins — pleasantly tangy with a long finish.” — Santi Winemaker
- Producer: Santi, Valpolicella Classico, Veneto, Italy
- Vintage: 2020
- Appellation: Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
- Blend: Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
- Method: Appassimento — grapes dried 90–120 days before fermentation
- Style: Full-bodied, velvety, concentrated Amarone Classico
- Size: 750ml
- Tasting Notes: Cherry jam, cranberry, plum, dried fig, cocoa, spice, velvety tannins, long finish
- Cellar Potential: Drink now or cellar 10–15 years
- Best Paired With: Braised short ribs, osso buco, roast lamb, game, aged Parmigiano, hard cheeses
Valpolicella Classico Amarone at an honest price — Santi Santico is the benchmark for what this great appellation can deliver.
