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We work hard to find great value and provide you with an eclectic wine selection, offering bottles from around the globe.
10% discount on 6 bottles
(enter code SIXER at checkout)
15% discount on 12 bottles
(enter code TWELVE+ at checkout)
Tuffo first released an Amarone in 1959. Their Amarone is obtained from the choicest bunches of grapes, which are harvested by hand, separated as not to touch and left to dry in wooden racks for 90 days. During this drying process, called appassimento, the water within the grapes evaporates, leaving concentrated fruit extract inside each grape. After this raisining, the grapes loose up to 30 - 40 % of their weight, and increase their sugar extracts by 25 - 30%. At the end of January the grapes are pressed and left to ferment for 25 - 30 days.
After the final press the wine is racked into stainless steel tanks where malolactic fermentation takes place. Afterwards, the wine is aged for 18 - 20 months in a combination of small French oak barrels and Italian cherry wood casks before going into bottle. Once in bottle, with wine ages another 2 - 4 months before being released.
Amarone is deep ruby-red in color. The nose is lively with scents of dark berries, currants, vanilla and almonds. An elegant, full-bodied wine with both a robust fruitiness and nicely structured tannins, followed by a persistent finish. An excellent pairing with roasts, braised meats, and rich cheeses.
Jake Assaf, CS
Owner
Proud to be Greensboro’s first wine bar (established 2005). We are located on Battleground Ave. just north of downtown. Rioja is a relaxed place to meet friends, enjoy great wines, small plates and desserts.
We offer over forty wines by the glass. Our full wine selection features over 800 wines to enjoy.
Our creative small plates & snacks feature classic flavors from around the world. Specialties include a world-class cheese selection, gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, cured meats from around the world and locally crafted chocolate truffles.
We work hard to find great value and provide you with an eclectic wine selection, offering selections from around the globe.
We also function as a retail shop & offer $10 off all bottles togo, plus a 10% discount on the purchase of 6-11 bottles and 15% discount on the purchase of 12-more bottles.