Kyrenia Amarone della Vapolicella DOCG - Celestino Gaspari - 2019

75 cl

Alcohol content: 15% vol.

Grape varieties: Corvina, Rondinella, Oseleta, Corvinone

Vinification:

The grapes are harvested by hand and placed on trays to dry. The grapes are then pressed and fermented in concrete vats. Finally, the wine is refined in Slavonian oak barrels.

Tasting note:

Dark, powerful Amarone red colour. Aromas of preserved black berries and cherries with notes of violets; full-bodied, juicy acidity, well-integrated tannins, finely bitter, long finish; distinctive, harmonious wine.

Celestino Gaspari is the founder, owner and visionary behind the renowned Italian winery Zýmē (founded in 2003) in the heart of the Valpolicella region. He is regarded as one of the most exciting and innovative winemakers in Veneto.

Region: Veneto (northern Italy), in the heart of the classic Valpolicella region.

Head office: The state-of-the-art, architecturally spectacular Cantina is situated in San Pietro in Cariano (Province of Verona).

Vineyard areas: The grapes are sourced from various, carefully selected plots in Veneto, in order to perfectly reflect the respective terroirs. 

 

Owner: Celestino Gaspari is the sole founder and Owner of the Zýmē vineyard.

Background: He grew up as a farmer’s son. He later married Maria Rosa Quintarelli, the daughter of the Amarone legend Giuseppe Quintarelli. Gaspari spent 17 years learning the traditional, uncompromising art of winemaking from his father-in-law before setting up his own business, Zýmē.

The name says it all: „Zýmē“ comes from Greek and means „Yeast“ or „fermentation“. It symbolises naturalness, transformation and the origins of wine. 

A blend of tradition and modernity: Gaspari draws on the deeply rooted traditional knowledge of his mentor Quintarelli, but does not simply copy him. He offers a completely fresh take on the classics and is regarded as an „alchemist“ with a penchant for experimentation. 

 

Wine profile: His wines are extreme full of character, full-bodied, complex and profound. They are characterised by a precise structure, density and a highly distinctive style. 

Spirit of innovation: As well as classics such as Amarone and Valpolicella Classico, he creates unconventional IGT wines. One famous example is the Kairos (a complex blend of over 15 different grape varieties) or the distinctive 60 20 20 (a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot)