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Warm days and cool nights encourage slow, even ripening, allowing the grapes to develop exceptional concentration while retaining freshness and aromatic complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarion is best known for its Amarone della Valpolicella, Valpolicella Superiore, Ripasso, and Cabernet Sauvignon-based blends. Produced primarily from Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Croatina, the Amarone displays aromas of black cherry, dried plum, fig, cocoa, liquorice, tobacco, Mediterranean herbs, and sweet spice. Rich and concentrated, the wine remains remarkably elegant, supported by vibrant acidity and finely integrated tannins. The Valpolicella and Ripasso wines offer freshness, purity, and remarkable depth, while the estate's Bordeaux-inspired reds demonstrate the versatility of the terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winery follows a philosophy centred on traditional viticulture, sustainable farming, and minimal intervention. Grapes are hand harvested and carefully selected before the finest fruit undergoes the traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eappassimento\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e process for Amarone production. Extended drying, slow fermentation, and patient ageing in large oak casks and French barriques produce wines of exceptional complexity and longevity while preserving vineyard character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarion has become one of Italy's cult producers, with limited production and consistently outstanding reviews from leading international critics. The estate's wines are highly sought after by collectors and sommeliers for their balance of power, elegance, and authentic expression of Valpolicella.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShop Marion wines online at Wine More Cellars Australia. We offer a carefully curated selection of premium Amarone, Valpolicella, Ripasso, and Veneto wines from one of Italy's finest family wineries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralia-wide shipping available, with free delivery on eligible orders over $199.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2016-marion-valpolicella-superiore","title":"2016 Marion Valpolicella Superiore","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Marion has a very well defined Valpolicella Superiore produced in small quantites, this is a wine with great charachter and potential to age.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt opens up with distinct aromas of red cherry, strawberry and plums, while the acidity keeps it in perfect balance. 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