{"product_id":"concentus-rosso-veronese-igt-2014","title":"\"Concentus\" Rosso Veronese IGT 2014","description":"\u003ch4\u003eVineyard and winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcentus 2014 brings together Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara with Sangiovese; the precise proportions are not disclosed. The grapes come from Corteforte’s hillside vineyards in the Fumane valley, where limestone-influenced soils, cooling air and low yields support ripe fruit with the acidity needed for balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSangiovese grapes are added to the traditional Amarone grape mixture of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. Fermentation takes place in small stainless-steel tanks with regular pumping over to extract colour, flavour and tannin. The wine then matures for 12 months in wood, building structure and savoury complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep garnet red with a brick-tinged rim and clear maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNose\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDried wild berries and black cherry are layered with tobacco, bay leaf and sweet spice. With air, notes of plum skin, cedar and balsamic herbs give the bouquet a darker, more autumnal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePalate\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRounded and harmonious, with mature black fruit, liquorice and warm spice supported by velvety tannins. A fresh line of acidity keeps the appassimento richness in check, leading to a lingering finish of dried herbs and cocoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe with duck ragù, grilled onglet steak, slow-cooked pork shoulder with prunes, or baked pasta with radicchio and smoked cheese. Its savoury maturity also suits a mushroom and thyme cobbler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackground story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorteforte occupies a small historic estate in Fumane, where an early-15th-century fortified building later became a noble residence. Carlo Maria Cerutti began commercial production in 1989, using the property’s extensive underground cellars for prolonged maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcentus sits between fresh Valpolicella and the more concentrated world of Amarone. The blend combines the depth of traditional Valpolicella grapes with Sangiovese’s structure, while maturation in wood helps the components come together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corteforte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54970558546302,"sku":"CFCONCENTUS14","price":29.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/1984\/8252\/files\/sc-representative-22-20261007-600x960.png?v=1791389032","url":"https:\/\/sommelierschoice.co.uk\/products\/concentus-rosso-veronese-igt-2014","provider":"Sommelier's Choice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}