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Begali
History of the Estate:
The Begali Estate is situated in the charming Valpolicella area, between Pedemonte and the hills of Castelrotto, near Verona and Lake Garda. Since the early 1900s the Begali family has passed their winemaking tradition and a passion for working the family's land from generation to generation. Giordano Begali began to produce wine after the Second World War, and is succeeded by his son Lorenzo, and Lorenzo's son and daughter Giordano and Tiliana, all of whom are equally passionate about the family business.
The vineyards are set amongst cherry orchards which are spread out over hills and slopes. The Begali family believes their wines are so distinctive and rich is because of their particular soil and atmosphere. The Begali wines are a product of the work of the family- a component that enforces the original Giordano Begali's love of the land and commitment to excellence with each new vintage. The theory is to respect tradition while still striving to improve quality.
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Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,"Monte Ca' Bianca
Vineyard: Hillside vineyards set amongst cherry orchards with southwest exposure.
Varietal: 70% Corvina and Corvinone, 20% Rondinella, 5% Molinara and 5% other autochthonous grapes.
Vinification: The grapes are harvested from a single vineyard (the Monte Ca' Bianca) in September, the best of which are laid out on wooden racks to dry until January or February when they are deemed ready for vinification. The wine is transferred immediately to wooden casks for at least 4 years. The wine is bottled and left to rest for at least eight months before release.
Color: Deep, dark purple with garnet reflections.
Aromas: Dried plums, dried apricots, sweet Bing Cherries, vanilla, cinnamon and violets.
Flavors: Dry and soft with big, lush fruits flavors. Lots of dried plums and cherries. Full vanilla and coffee flavors and robust, persistent finish.
Food Pairing: Roasts, game, and grilled red meats (barbecue).
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Valpolicella Classico Superiore, Vigneto la Cengia DOC
Vineyard: Hillside vineyards set amongst cherry orchards with southwest exposure.
Varietal: 60% Corvina, 30% Rondinella, 5% Molinara, 5% other autochthonous grapes.
Vinification: The wine is blended and then is put into large oak casks with the skins from the Amarone or Recioto wines (this method is called "ripasso"). This takes a few weeks after which the wine is aged by itself in large oak casks for at least one year. The wine is left to rest of at least six months in the bottle before release.
Color: Ruby-garnet red with red-purple reflections.
Aromas: very "winey" with strong grape, dark berry and strawberry aromas.
Flavor: Soft, dry and well-balanced. This wine has hints of the Amarone-richness balanced with a bright acidity.
Food Pairing: very versatile- pairs well with many meat-based main courses.
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