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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 10 to 30 years from vintage.

vintage10 yrs30 yrs32 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dried cherry, tobacco, dark chocolate, leather, iron, dried violet

Palate: sour dried cherry, cedar, tobacco leaf, leather, dried herbs, mineral iron

Begali's Monte Ca' Bianca is a traditional-school Amarone from very old Corvina vines; deep mineral iron note and high acidity give it a distinctive, food-friendly profile within the Classico zone.

What it pairs with

  • Venison stew with polenta The wine's iron mineral character and high acidity find a perfect foil in gamey venison and polenta.More wines for venison →
  • Aged Monte Veronese d'Allevo The local aged cheese from the Lessini hills is a canonical regional pairing.More wines for cheese →

With cheese

Monte Veronese Our pick Old d'allevo is the sharpest, most peppery Monte Veronese, a cheese for the end of a meal. Amarone, dry and full-bodied from dried grapes and long ageing, has the weight and alcohol to stand up to it. Serve a small piece.

How to serve Lorenzo Begali Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Monte Ca' Bianca

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 12-14°C. Cellar temperature (12-14°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour) , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Venison stew with polenta, Aged Monte Veronese d'Allevo. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Lorenzo and Giordana Begali founded the estate in 1986, specifically seeking out old Corvina vines on the Ca' Bianca hillside in San Pietro in Cariano. The old-vine concentration combined with traditional large-cask ageing produces a wine of notable depth and mineral distinctiveness.

  1. 1986First Monte Ca' Bianca Amarone from old Corvina vines at founding of estate

Facts

Producer
Lorenzo Begali · visiting guide
Grapes
Corvina (65%), Corvinone (25%), Rondinella (10%)
Classification
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
Oak
Aged 3 years in large Slavonian oak casks
ABV
15.5%
Price
€80-140 at retail
Drinking window
10-30 from vintage
First vintage
1986

Frequently asked about Lorenzo Begali Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Monte Ca' Bianca

What does Lorenzo Begali Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Monte Ca' Bianca taste like?

On the nose, dried cherry, tobacco, dark chocolate, leather, iron. On the palate, sour dried cherry, cedar, tobacco leaf, leather, dried herbs. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Begali's Monte Ca' Bianca is a traditional-school Amarone from very old Corvina vines; deep mineral iron note and high acidity give it a distinctive, food-friendly profile within the Classico zone.

When should I drink Lorenzo Begali Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Monte Ca' Bianca?

Drink 10-30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Lorenzo Begali Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Monte Ca' Bianca?

Venison stew with polenta is the canonical pairing; Aged Monte Veronese d'Allevo is the other strong match. The wine's iron mineral character and high acidity find a perfect foil in gamey venison and polenta.

What grapes are in Lorenzo Begali Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Monte Ca' Bianca?

The blend is Corvina (65%), Corvinone (25%), Rondinella (10%). The wine is classified as Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG.

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