In the glass
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
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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.
- 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. 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.
- 1969 — First Capitel Monte Olmi single-vineyard Amarone release
- 1824 — Tedeschi family vineyard origins in Valpolicella Classico
Facts
- Producer
- Tedeschi Vini
- 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.