Speri Amarone Classico Sant’Urbano 2009

Domaine History

Speri’s family wine activity is documented from 1874. The family acquired Monte Sant’Urbano in Fumane in 1933 and, in 1974, created its first Speri cru Amarone Classico, Vigneto Monte Sant’Urbano.

Terroir

Sant’Urbano takes its name from Monte Sant’Urbano in Fumane, in Veneto, Italy. This 2009 is an Amarone della Valpolicella Classico.

Tasting Notes

A blind tasting of the 2009 vintage by Wine Enthusiast found plum, black cherry, nutmeg and pepper. Speri’s own vintage archive rates 2009 as “Molto buono”.

A 2009 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico with exact-vintage evidence for 15% vol. and a blend of 70% Corvina and Corvinone, 25% Rondinella and 5% Molinara.

Pairing

No producer pairing guidance specific to the 2009 vintage was located, so no exact food-pairing claim is included.