{"product_id":"ca-la-bionda-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-vigneti-di-ravazzol-2019","title":"Ca' La Bionda, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 'Vigneti di Ravazzol' 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariety: Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"846\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThere are many regions in Italy that show the detrimental hand of western trends. Amarone is, and should be, one of the great wines of Italy. However, finding one that still tastes genuinely Italian can be tricky. Ca’La Bionda is located in the historic “classic” zone of the Valpolicella region. Founded in 1902, the family’s focus has always been on the grapes and the vineyard work. They presently cultivate 25 hectares. Alessandro Castellani is the current, fourth-generation winemaker. His wines are held in six-foot-tall oak casks until ready to drink. Certain wines are aged longer than others. But at every step of the way, attention is given to tradition, as opposed to modern, quick winemaking. Alessandro’s wines rarely receive much mainstream press, which is fine by him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003eVigneti di Ravazzol is a high altitude site within Valpolicella Classico, planted primarily to Corvina and Corvinone, with smaller amounts of Rondinella. Vines are trained using traditional pergola systems and harvested by hand. After harvest, the grapes are dried naturally on racks until late winter, concentrating sugars and structure before fermentation. Aging takes place in large Slavonian oak casks, preserving freshness while allowing for extended development. The approach reflects Ca’ La Bionda’s belief that Amarone should be shaped by site, time, and patience rather than cellar technique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wineCRAFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45212555771927,"sku":"Italian:IT072CB006\/6-19","price":83.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/products\/Ca_LaBiondaAmaroneClassico_VignetidiRavazzol_-01.jpg?v=1650396159","url":"https:\/\/hartandcru.com\/products\/ca-la-bionda-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-vigneti-di-ravazzol-2019","provider":"HART \u0026 CRU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}