Capitel Monte Olmi Riserva
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Typically best enjoyed 8–25 years from the vintage release, as this structured Riserva requires time to harmonize and develops profound complexity with extended cellaring.
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Slow-cooked wild game, rich beef braises like Brasato, and mature, aged cheeses such as Parmigiano-Reggiano.
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The Capitel Monte Olmi Riserva is a landmark in the history of Valpolicella, representing one of the region's very first single-vineyard cru Amarones, first crafted by Renzo Tedeschi in 1964. Sourced from the iconic, steeply terraced Monte Olmi vineyard in Pedemonte, this wine is rooted in clay-limestone soils rich in rock fragments. The Tedeschi family employs the traditional appassimento method, drying a blend of Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Oseleta grapes on bamboo racks for several months to concentrate their sugars, acids, and flavors. Following a slow fermentation, the wine undergoes extensive aging in Slavonian oak casks for up to four years. This patient process yields a majestic, full-bodied red characterized by intense aromas of dried dark cherries, plums, cocoa, tobacco, and balsamic undertones, balanced by a robust structure and vibrant acidity.
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Established in 1824 when Nicolò Tedeschi purchased his first vineyards, the Tedeschi estate is located in Pedemonte, in the heart of the Valpolicella Classico region of Veneto, Italy. Owned and managed by the Tedeschi family for generations, the winery is highly respected for its commitment to terroir-driven research, clonal selection, and the traditional appassimento grape-drying process. They are particularly renowned for pioneering single-vineyard Amarone wines, most notably from the iconic Monte Olmi vineyard acquired in 1918. Their exceptional portfolio includes acclaimed expressions like the Marne 180 Amarone, the elegant Maternigo, and the historic Capitel Monte Olmi Riserva, representing the pinnacle of Valpolicella winemaking.