Wine Gerardo Cesari, “Bosan” Amarone della Valpolicella DOC, 2008

“Bosan” Amarone della Valpolicella, 2005 – this wine embodies the ancient tradition, long history and high quality workmanship great Amarone. Wine, made in classic style, has a rich, velvety taste with a good structure. It was created with love for the land and great respect for the traditions of winemaking in Italy.

The farm Gerardo Cesari largest vineyard is “Bosan” total area of about 10 hectares, located in the heart of Valpolicella. After 10 years of research and experimentation it was he who was chosen for the production of Amarone. The soil here consists mainly of clay, silt, and a small percentage of chalky alluvial deposits. The territory is planted with grape varieties Corvina (80%) and Rondinella (20%). The total stocking density of 3,300 vines per hectare. The climate is mild, cool slightly, and the height of 300 meters above sea level promotes good ventilation vineyards that protects them from disease and mildew. The characteristic climatic conditions, soil composition, and painstaking care for the vines agronomists have created favorable conditions for the maturation of a healthy crop. Handpicked grapes are delivered to the winery in wooden boxes. Next grapes until mid-January dried on racks in special rooms with free air circulation. This process is constantly monitored, any damaged berries are removed immediately. Drying grapes loses 30-40% of its original weight, while increasing the level of alcohol and sugar concentrations. Maceration on the skins lasts 30 days. After pumping sludge must put in stainless steel vats, where the malolactic fermentation. Aging wine in large Slovenian oak casks and partly in French oak barrels lasts 3 years. The process of making wine in the bottle for 12-15 months.