Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 8 to 30 years from vintage.
vintage8 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, dark chocolate, tobacco, spice, dried violet, iron

Palate: dried plum, espresso, tobacco, pepper, cedar, dark cherry

The 20% Oseleta in Campo dei Gigli adds a peppery, dark-spice dimension to the Corvina-Corvinone dried fruit base; from the Mezzane valley outside the Classico zone, the wine shows an earthier, more structured style than comparable Classico Amarone.

What it pairs with

  • Wild boar with juniper and rosemary
    Peppery Oseleta and earthy tobacco in the wine match gamey, resinous juniper boar perfectly.
  • Aged Asiago Stravecchio
    The most aged Asiago's sharp crystalline texture cuts through the wine's density.

How to serve Tenuta Sant'Antonio Amarone della Valpolicella Campo dei Gigli

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. Wild boar with juniper and rosemary, Aged Asiago Stravecchio. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Castagnedi brothers established Campo dei Gigli as the single-vineyard flagship from their most prized parcel in the Mezzane valley, planting significant Oseleta to add complexity alongside the Corvina dominant in this non-Classico zone.

  1. 1995: First Campo dei Gigli Amarone from the Mezzane single vineyard

Facts

Producer
Tenuta Sant'Antonio · visiting guide
Grapes
Corvina (50%), Corvinone (30%), Oseleta (20%)
Classification
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
Oak
Aged 3 years in large Slavonian oak casks and French barriques
ABV
16.0%
Price
€80-130 at retail
Drinking window
8-30 from vintage
First vintage
1995

Frequently asked about Tenuta Sant'Antonio Amarone della Valpolicella Campo dei Gigli

What does Tenuta Sant'Antonio Amarone della Valpolicella Campo dei Gigli taste like?

On the nose, dried cherry, dark chocolate, tobacco, spice, dried violet. On the palate, dried plum, espresso, tobacco, pepper, cedar. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. The 20% Oseleta in Campo dei Gigli adds a peppery, dark-spice dimension to the Corvina-Corvinone dried fruit base; from the Mezzane valley outside the Classico zone, the wine shows an earthier, more structured style than comparable Classico Amarone.

When should I drink Tenuta Sant'Antonio Amarone della Valpolicella Campo dei Gigli?

Drink 8-30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Tenuta Sant'Antonio Amarone della Valpolicella Campo dei Gigli?

Wild boar with juniper and rosemary is the canonical pairing; Aged Asiago Stravecchio is the other strong match. Peppery Oseleta and earthy tobacco in the wine match gamey, resinous juniper boar perfectly.

What grapes are in Tenuta Sant'Antonio Amarone della Valpolicella Campo dei Gigli?

The blend is Corvina (50%), Corvinone (30%), Oseleta (20%). The wine is classified as Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG.

Tags

cellar worthy corvina corvinone dessert passito dry firm tannin full body high acid iconic mood bold mood rustic occasion cellar occasion special old world oseleta pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat price fine single vineyard

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