In the glass
Aroma: dried cherry, earthiness, tobacco, dried herbs, cedar, iron mineral
Palate: sour dried cherry, iron mineral, tobacco, dried herbs, cedar, pepper
Valentina Cubi's certified organic Amarone from the Fumane hillsides shows a distinctly earthy, mineral character from organic viticulture; the Oseleta addition contributes pepper spice and the high acidity reflects the altitude of the Fumane Classico zone.
What it pairs with
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Wild boar ragu with pappardelle
The wine's peppery Oseleta and iron minerality match the gamey intensity of wild boar pasta. -
Aged Pecorino Romano
Salty sheep's milk cheese accentuates the wine's dried-fruit and cedar complexity.
How to serve Valentina Cubi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Morar
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 ragu with pappardelle, Aged Pecorino Romano. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Valentina Cubi, one of the few female winemakers in Valpolicella Classico, founded her estate in 1969 and converted to organic viticulture. Her Morar Amarone is made without chemical intervention from the Fumane hillside's old Corvina vines, producing a wine with an organic, earthy authenticity.
- 1969 — Valentina Cubi estate founded in Fumane
- 1995 — First Morar Amarone Classico release
- 2005 — Certified organic viticulture achieved
Facts
- Producer
- Valentina Cubi
- Grapes
- Corvina (60%), Corvinone (25%), Oseleta (10%), Rondinella (5%)
- Classification
- Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
- Oak
- Aged 2 years in large Slavonian oak and French tonneaux; certified organic production
- ABV
- 15.5%
- Price
- €55-90 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8-25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Valentina Cubi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Morar
What does Valentina Cubi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Morar taste like?
On the nose, dried cherry, earthiness, tobacco, dried herbs, cedar. On the palate, sour dried cherry, iron mineral, tobacco, dried herbs, cedar. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Valentina Cubi's certified organic Amarone from the Fumane hillsides shows a distinctly earthy, mineral character from organic viticulture; the Oseleta addition contributes pepper spice and the high acidity reflects the altitude of the Fumane Classico zone.
When should I drink Valentina Cubi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Morar?
Drink 8-25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Valentina Cubi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Morar?
Wild boar ragu with pappardelle is the canonical pairing; Aged Pecorino Romano is the other strong match. The wine's peppery Oseleta and iron minerality match the gamey intensity of wild boar pasta.
What grapes are in Valentina Cubi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Morar?
The blend is Corvina (60%), Corvinone (25%), Oseleta (10%), Rondinella (5%). The wine is classified as Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG.