La Collina Dei Ciliegi

The Amarone Ciliegio produced by the La Collina dei Ciliegi winery is a noble wine, one of the greatest reds of the Italian tradition; comes from the best selected grapes Corvina Veronese, Corvinone and Rondinella in the Verona area. A symbolic wine, with a great structure that envelops the palate in a thick and warm sip. This Amarone della Valpolicella ages in wood for 24 months and then ages in the bottle for 6 months.

Camponi, IGT Veneto, is the pleasant and drinkable red of La Collina dei Ciliegi. It comes from a careful processing of 100% Corvina Veronese grapes. The same base of the noble Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG which represents the spearhead of the Erbin cellar. In this case, however, the grapes are taken to the cellar immediately after harvesting, to be transformed when they are still fresh and vital. After the destemming phase, the grapes are sent for maceration and fermentation at a controlled temperature. A process that lasted for over a week. The result is a wine characterized by a beautiful purple red color, with a nice spicy and fine scent. In the mouth, however, it is pleasantly agile and fresh. Equipped with a subtle and mature tannin, it easily finds a way to give great satisfaction on the table. Super versatile, if served at a slightly lower temperature than normal, it can even be paired with fish-based dishes.

Enveloping in the mouth, with a long and pleasant finish, it is to be tried with a slice of delicious chocolate salami, with a spicy zola crouton and even alone, in peace and relaxation.

You don't live on Amarone alone (unfortunately). But even a good Ripasso della Valpolicella DOC, like this Maciòn can give great satisfaction. The Collina dei Ciliegi, modern, well-exposed high-altitude vineyards, produces it from the Corvina Veronese, Corvinone and Rondinella grapes that ripen under the Valpantena sun. After vinification in red, this wine undergoes a second (slow) fermentation, activated by the pomace of Amarone and Recioto. This slow passage gives the wine greater complexity, without reaching the levels of the two noble older brothers. A phase of maturation in oak barrels follows which lasts for about 9 months and, subsequently, refinement in glass for another 6 months. Deep ruby red with good consistency, the nose is fragrant, with clear sensations of fruit jam reminiscent of plums and cherries. In the mouth, then, it has a decisive attack and a decidedly fruity soul. A wine with a good structure, it enjoys a very soft finish. On the table it goes very well with classic roasts and delicious first courses such as a rich baked pasta.

Ruby red wine with aromas of berries and cherries. On the palate it is pleasant and fresh with an average long and pleasant aftertaste. The ideal accompaniment for dishes based on softer meat (steak) or seasoned cured meats. Try serving cooler.