“Maternigo” Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva DOCG 2016

Tedeschi | Veneto
Agricola F.lli Tedeschi s.r.l. | Via G. Verdi | IT 4/A | IT 37029 Pedemonte

03183616 · 0,75 l · 118,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping< 24 units available

Maternigo means "mother's land" and is also the name of one of the Tedeschi family's vineyards. The vineyards cover around 33 hectares in two municipalities, Tregnago and Mezzane di Sotto. The new Cru-Amarone Riserva Maternigo is only produced in the best years and its grapes come exclusively from the Barila vineyard. This single vineyard was selected after careful zoning and characterisation of the soil, which is characterised by very low vigour and consequently produces grapes rich in structure.

This gives it its own complex and aromatic character, which is characterised by a high concentration of natural aromatic components in the grapes. This complexity creates an intense bouquet of red fruits and Mediterranean flowers. These notes are echoed on the palate, along with subtle hints of eucalyptus, which give the wine freshness and at the same time hints of sweet spices. The impressive result is an elegant wine with great structure and exciting development potential - and an unmistakable sensory experience. SUPERIORE.DE

"Elegant, bright ruby red colour. Stony, elegant and full of finesse on the nose, of roses, oranges, chocolate cream, then rich cherries and cranberry jam. Very juicy on the palate, compact, with great acidity and clear fruit, comes in many layers, on cocoa powder, also slightly alcoholic in the course, very long." Falstaff

"The 2016 Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Maternigo is ashy and intense, with tobacco giving way to peppery herbs, dried cherries and dark chocolate. It feels velvety-smooth and glycerin-like, with a dense wave of ripe red fruit and sweet spice carried by salty minerals and vibrant acids. It leaves a hint of rich sweet fruit along with violet and lavender tones as it finishes lightly textured. The 2016 took some time to develop in the glass, but it really shows the magic of the vintage. Bravo." Vinous

"Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella from the Barila vineyard, grape harvest, followed by long fermentation and maceration, then 48 months in Slavonian oak, a wine with a beautiful olfactory impact, notes of blackcurrant, nuances of wild mint and nutmeg, spicy attack, spicy finish." Luca Gardini

"This wine illustrates the unique world in which Amarone lives as a wine. It is very powerful and elegant at the same time. On the nose, it is initially restrained and shows a mixture of blackcurrant, plum and raspberry. The wine then shifts up a gear and emphasises the notes of dark chocolate and the chalky minerality that come from this unique single vineyard Barila. The bottling has firm tannins and a lively acidity that give the wine seriousness and demand that it lingers for some time in the cellar." Wine Enthusiast

"It's very restrained on the nose, with a dense package of baked red cherry flavours and a bright mineral, almost wet stone character. Mediterranean herbs too. Full-bodied palate that is back under control, but there is a dense package of firm, fine tannins, dried fruit and spice waiting to burst out. It's hard to believe this wine is only 17% alcohol, it's so well constructed. It will be superb in a year or two and beyond if you can resist the temptation now. Best from 2023 onwards." James Suckling

"Spicy, woody aromas of black cherries, blueberry jam and coffee combine with deep, rich, earthy and almost jammy flavours of cocoa and plum. Round and very fresh with a lingering finish, this wine is by no means a shrinking violet, but has a balance that matches its considerable concentration and weight." Decanter