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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 8 to 25 years from vintage.

vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

With cheese

Monte Veronese Our pick Old d'allevo is the sharpest, most peppery Monte Veronese, a cheese for the end of a meal. Amarone, dry and full-bodied from dried grapes and long ageing, has the weight and alcohol to stand up to it. Serve a small piece.

How to serve Valentina Cubi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Morar

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 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.

  1. 1969Valentina Cubi estate founded in Fumane
  2. 1995First Morar Amarone Classico release
  3. 2005Certified organic viticulture achieved

Facts

Producer
Valentina Cubi · visiting guide
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.

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