Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Lilium est 2015 Wooden Box Tenuta Sant'Antonio Famiglia Castagnedi

Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Lilium Est 2015 by Tenuta Sant'Antonio Famiglia Castagnedi Single Wooden Box

Elegant, deep, and rich in personality, Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Lilium Est best interprets the tradition of Valpolicella through the authoritative lens of Tenuta Sant'Antonio. It is an important wine, designed for those seeking structure, complexity, and aging potential, with a profile that combines aromatic concentration, balance, and a long-lasting taste.

Details

Territory and wine style

This Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva is born in the Municipality of Mezzane di Sotto, in the Monti Garbi area, from vineyards located about 300 meters above sea level. The calcareous soil, with sandy silt, helps define a tense and savory sip, while the age of the vines and the careful selection of grapes strengthen the wine's identity. The varieties used, Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Croatina, and Oseleta, tell a classic and territorial story, with a natural inclination towards complexity. The limited production and the choice to market the wine only in climatically regular vintages emphasize its selective character.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it presents a very intense and impenetrable ruby red color. On the nose, it offers a wide and fine bouquet, with hints of ripe cherry, plum, small berries, and a spicy weave reminiscent of star anise, cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper, vanilla, and ginger. With evolution, balsamic nuances, cocoa, chocolate, pipe tobacco, almond, toasted hazelnut, and goudron emerge. The sip is dry, warm, and soft, supported by acidity, savoriness, and round tannins. The structure is significant but well integrated, with a very persistent, balanced, and fine finish.

Recommended pairings

Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Lilium Est pairs effectively with grilled red meats, braised dishes, roast beef, rich sauced roasts, beef or horse steaks, and game birds or fur. It is also excellent with aged and hard cheeses, where its aromatic depth and savory vein create a harmonious and satisfying pairing. It expresses itself best in structured cuisine, in dishes with intense and persistent flavors.

Serving temperature

To fully appreciate its complexity and balance, serve Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Lilium Est at 16-18 °C. If the bottle has been stored for a long time or if the wine is young relative to its potential, it may benefit from a short oxygenation time in the glass or decanter, thus expanding the bouquet and relaxing the tertiary aromas.

Why buy it

Choosing Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Lilium Est means bringing to the table a prestigious, complex wine with a strong personality, capable of uniting tradition, grape selection, and long maturation. It is an ideal bottle for special occasions, important dinners, and valuable gifts, but also for those who wish to build a small cellar with an Italian red destined to evolve over time. Its structure, aromatic finesse, and aging potential make it a highly satisfying choice.

Tasting notes