In the glass
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
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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.
- 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. 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.
- 1995 — First Campo dei Gigli Amarone from the Mezzane single vineyard
Facts
- Producer
- Tenuta Sant'Antonio
- 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.