Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 10 to 35 years from vintage.
vintage10 yrs35 yrs37 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

Palate: dried plum, sour cherry, tobacco leaf, cedar, spice, mineral iron

Monte Sant'Urbano is Speri's flagship single-vineyard Amarone from the historic cru on the Fumane hillside; traditional large-cask ageing preserves freshness alongside the dried-fruit concentration, producing one of the Classico zone's most elegant and age-worthy Amarone.

What it pairs with

  • Leg of venison with black truffle
    The wine's savoury iron-cedar finish and high acidity are ideal with earthy game and truffle.
  • Aged Parmigiano Reggiano 36 months
    Crystalline umami of long-aged Parmigiano amplifies the mineral finish.

How to serve Speri Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano

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. Leg of venison with black truffle, Aged Parmigiano Reggiano 36 months. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Speri's Monte Sant'Urbano has been one of the Classico zone's recognised single-vineyard Amarone since its first release, reflecting the high-altitude Fumane hillside plot's capacity for fine, structured wine with exceptional freshness for the style.

  1. 1983: First Monte Sant'Urbano single-vineyard Amarone release
  2. 2010: Luca Speri takes over as winemaker, refining the traditional large-cask approach

Facts

Producer
Speri Viticoltori · visiting guide
Grapes
Corvina (65%), Corvinone (20%), Rondinella (10%), Molinara (5%)
Classification
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
Oak
Aged 3 years in large Slavonian oak casks (20-50HL)
ABV
15.5%
Price
€100-170 at retail
Drinking window
10-35 from vintage
First vintage
1983

Frequently asked about Speri Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano

What does Speri Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano taste like?

On the nose, dried cherry, dried violet, tobacco, cedar, leather. On the palate, dried plum, sour cherry, tobacco leaf, cedar, spice. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Monte Sant'Urbano is Speri's flagship single-vineyard Amarone from the historic cru on the Fumane hillside; traditional large-cask ageing preserves freshness alongside the dried-fruit concentration, producing one of the Classico zone's most elegant and age-worthy Amarone.

When should I drink Speri Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano?

Drink 10-35 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Speri Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano?

Leg of venison with black truffle is the canonical pairing; Aged Parmigiano Reggiano 36 months is the other strong match. The wine's savoury iron-cedar finish and high acidity are ideal with earthy game and truffle.

What grapes are in Speri Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano?

The blend is Corvina (65%), Corvinone (20%), Rondinella (10%), Molinara (5%). The wine is classified as Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG.

Tags

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