Tenuta Sant'Antonio Campo dei Gigli Amarone della Valpolicella
Presenting a deep ruby red color. The nose is complex and persistent, offering aromas of black cherry, blackberry, dried plum, and wild berries, followed by licorice, black pepper, tobacco, baking spice, dark chocolate, and subtle woody tones. On the palate, it is full-bodied and velvety, featuring rich flavors of dark fruit, spice, chocolate, and savory mineral notes with a robust finish from years of aging. Tenuta Sant’Antonio, a family-owned winery established in 1995 by the Castagnedi brothers (Armando, Tiziano, Paolo, and Massimo) is located in the heart of the Valpolicella region. It is dedicated to producing wines that reflect the unique traditions of Veneto through sustainable farming practices.
Classification: DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita)
Grape Varietal: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Croatina, Oseleta
Feature: Sustainable, Estate Wine
Country: Italy
Region: Veneto
Appellation: Amarone della Valpolicella
Grape Profile: The blend consists of a combination of native grapes. Corvina & Corvinone provide body, structure and dark fruit flavors, while Rondinella adds softness and floral notes. Croatina adds deep color, dark berry fruit, and tannic weight, while Oseleta is prized for its very deep pigmentation, firm tannins, and intense savory structure. They go through the appassimento process of drying out the best quality grapes of each harvest to enhance the wine’s concentration and richness.
Region Profile: Veneto is one of Italy’s most important wine regions. The Valpolicella area is famous for its unique winemaking techniques. It lies in the hills north and east of Verona in Veneto, where vineyards benefit from a combination of Alpine influence, elevation, and nearby Lake Garda. The region’s climate, along with its varied soils, creates ideal conditions for producing balanced and flavorful wines.
Pair with: Rich dishes like roasted meats, braised short ribs, grilled lamb, osso buco or braised meats. Aged cheeses like Parmesan, Pecorino, and Taleggio. Vegetarian dishes like mushroom risotto.
