Marne 180
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-braised beef stews, roasted game meats, and aged cheeses such as Parmigiano-Reggiano.
✨ Technical Specifications
Tedeschi's Marne 180 Amarone della Valpolicella is a masterclass in the synergy between terroir and tradition. The name itself tells a story: Marne refers to the nutrient-rich marl clay soils that impart structure and elegance, while 180 represents the 180-degree amphitheater-like exposure of the vineyards, stretching from southeast to southwest to capture perfect sunlight. Crafted by the historic Tedeschi family, whose winemaking heritage in Veneto spans over four centuries, this wine is made using the traditional appassimento method. Hand-harvested grapes, primarily Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella, are dried on racks for several months, concentrating their sugars, acids, and flavors before a slow fermentation and extensive aging in Slavonian oak casks. The result is a powerful yet remarkably balanced red wine, rich with history and the soul of Valpolicella.
🍾 About the Producer
Tracing its viticultural heritage back to 1630, Agricola Fratelli Tedeschi is a cornerstone of the Valpolicella Classica region. Based in Pedemonte, the estate is directed by siblings Antonietta, Sabrina, and winemaker Riccardo Tedeschi, who carry forward a multi-generational legacy refined by their father Lorenzo. Lorenzo pioneered single-vineyard bottlings in Valpolicella in the 1960s with the legendary Capitel Monte Olmi. The Tedeschi vineyards—spanning prominent crus including Monte Olmi, La Fabriseria, and Maternigo—occupy terraced limestone, marl, and calcareous clay soils ranging from 130 to over 400 meters in elevation. Employing precise micro-zonation and certified sustainable practices through Equalitas and Biodiversity Friend, Tedeschi champions indigenous Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella alongside historic varieties like Oseleta. Winemaking centers on measured, climate-controlled appassimento, extended fermentations, and disciplined aging in large Slavonian oak casks. The resulting Amarone della Valpolicella and Valpolicella Superiore wines are internationally acclaimed for their crystalline aromatic purity, structural tension, and age-worthy elegance.