In the glass
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
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Venison stew with polenta
The wine's iron mineral character and high acidity find a perfect foil in gamey venison and polenta. -
Aged Monte Veronese d'Allevo
The local aged cheese from the Lessini hills is a canonical regional pairing.
How to serve Lorenzo Begali Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Monte Ca' Bianca
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 12-14°C. Cellar temperature (12-14°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour) , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1986 — First Monte Ca' Bianca Amarone from old Corvina vines at founding of estate
Facts
- Producer
- Lorenzo Begali
- 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.