Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 10 to 30 years from vintage.
vintage10 yrs30 yrs32 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, tobacco, dark chocolate, cedar, dried plum, leather

Palate: espresso, dark cherry, dried herbs, cedar, liquorice, iron mineral

Capitel Monte Olmi is Tedeschi's single-vineyard prestige Amarone, from the Monte Olmi hill above San Pietro in Cariano, with exceptional concentration and finesse, reflecting one of the oldest family estates in Valpolicella.

What it pairs with

  • Braised ox tail alla vaccinara
    The wine's iron minerality and dark chocolate note match the sweet-sour tomato braise.
  • Aged Grana Padano 30 months
    Nutty, crystalline Grana provides umami contrast to the wine's dried-fruit density.

How to serve Tedeschi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Capitel Monte Olmi

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. Braised ox tail alla vaccinara, Aged Grana Padano 30 months. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Tedeschi has farmed the Monte Olmi vineyard since the 19th century. The single-vineyard Amarone from this cru has been bottled since the 1970s. The six-generation family estate has produced wine continuously in Valpolicella Classico since 1824.

  1. 1969: First Capitel Monte Olmi single-vineyard Amarone release
  2. 1824: Tedeschi family vineyard origins in Valpolicella Classico

Facts

Producer
Tedeschi Vini · visiting guide
Grapes
Corvina (70%), Corvinone (20%), Rondinella (10%)
Classification
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
Oak
Aged 3-4 years in large Slavonian oak casks and small French oak barriques (mixed)
ABV
15.5%
Price
€120-200 at retail
Drinking window
10-30 from vintage
First vintage
1969

Frequently asked about Tedeschi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Capitel Monte Olmi

What does Tedeschi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Capitel Monte Olmi taste like?

On the nose, dried cherry, tobacco, dark chocolate, cedar, dried plum. On the palate, espresso, dark cherry, dried herbs, cedar, liquorice. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Capitel Monte Olmi is Tedeschi's single-vineyard prestige Amarone, from the Monte Olmi hill above San Pietro in Cariano, with exceptional concentration and finesse, reflecting one of the oldest family estates in Valpolicella.

When should I drink Tedeschi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Capitel Monte Olmi?

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 Tedeschi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Capitel Monte Olmi?

Braised ox tail alla vaccinara is the canonical pairing; Aged Grana Padano 30 months is the other strong match. The wine's iron minerality and dark chocolate note match the sweet-sour tomato braise.

What grapes are in Tedeschi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Capitel Monte Olmi?

The blend is Corvina (70%), Corvinone (20%), Rondinella (10%). The wine is classified as Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG.

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