Secondo Marco's Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC "Verticale '11 '12 '13" represents a unique opportunity to explore the evolution and complexity of this renowned wine across three consecutive vintages. Secondo Marco, a winery located in the heart of Valpolicella Classica, is known for its dedication to producing wines that faithfully reflect the terroir and tradition of the region, with an eye towards sustainability and the pure expression of the grape variety.

Amarone della Valpolicella is one of the most internationally appreciated Italian wines, famous for its production method which involves drying the grapes, mainly Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella, for a few months before fermentation. This process concentrates sugars and aromas, giving life to a wine of extraordinary richness, structure and aromatic intensity.

The three "Verticale '11 '12 '13" vintages offer a fascinating overview of climatic variations and their influence on wine, allowing you to appreciate the subtle differences between one year and another. Each vintage reflects the specific climatic conditions and winemaking techniques adopted, helping to create wines that are unique but consistent with Secondo Marco's style.

• 2011: This vintage stands out for its structure and concentration, with an excellent balance between power and elegance. On the nose it offers intense aromas of ripe red fruits, sweet spices and balsamic notes, with a rich and enveloping palate that ends with a long and persistent finish.

• 2012: Characterized by a more balanced growing season, the 2012 vintage expresses great finesse and aromatic complexity. The notes of cherry, plum and spices are well integrated with accents of chocolate and tobacco, while in the mouth the wine is harmonious, with silky tannins and a freshness that prolongs the tasting pleasure.

• 2013: This vintage presents itself with notable freshness and liveliness, testifying to the influence of cooler climatic conditions. Aromas of berries, aromatic herbs and a light minerality emerge on the nose, in the mouth it is balanced, with a nice acidic tension that supports the fruit and leads to an elegant and refreshing finish.

The vertical tasting of the 2011, 2012 and 2013 vintages of Secondo Marco's Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC offers a unique experience to understand the complexity and expressive variety of this great Italian wine, highlighting the winery's ability to capture the essence of each vintage and transform it into high quality wine. Ideal to accompany rich dishes such as braised meats, game and mature cheeses, this Amarone is also an excellent meditation wine.