A rare, limited-production Amarone Riserva, Pian di Mezzo is produced from only a few barriques of Ca’ Botta Amarone selected after ageing. Made entirely from appassimento grapes and fermented in the patented Fermentino Ca’ Botta® system, it combines blackberry and black cherry with dark chocolate, spice, leather and subtle smoke in a dense, mature and remarkably balanced wine with a long, complex finish.
Pian di Mezzo represents the rare Riserva expression of Ca’ Botta’s Amarone style. Only a few barriques of Amarone become Pian di Mezzo after ageing, giving the wine its distinctive character of maturity, depth and complexity rather than sheer power.
Corvina Veronese, Corvinone and Rondinella are hand-harvested from hillside vineyards at 380–520 m above sea level, and the entire harvest is dried using the appassimento method. Fermentation in the patented Fermentino Ca’ Botta® system develops further richness and structure, while ageing in 225 L French-style barriques builds the mature, layered character expected of a Riserva.
Blackberry and black cherry lead the nose, followed by dark chocolate, green pepper, spice, leather, subtle smoke and nuts. The palate is broad, dense and layered, with ripe dark fruit, cocoa and savoury complexity held together by a balanced structure. Black cherry and almond emerge through the long, dry finish, giving the wine maturity, definition and remarkable persistence.
Excellent with venison, dry-aged or grilled beef, braised meats, roast lamb and mature cheeses. Its depth and evolved character also make Pian di Mezzo particularly rewarding to enjoy slowly on its own.
Luca Maroni — 97 points
James Suckling — 92 points
Decanter World Wine Awards 2025 — 88 points, Bronze
Vintage 2016
Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 — 92 points, Silver
James Suckling — 91 points
Vintage 2015
Decanter World Wine Awards 2021 — 90 points, Silver
Luca Maroni — 97 points
James Suckling — 91 points
The WineHunter Award 2022 — Gold
Mundus Vini Awards 2023 — Silver
Vintage 2013
Luca Maroni — 96 points
Decanter World Wine Awards 2021 — Bronze
The WineHunter Award 2021 — ROSSO
Vintage 2012
Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2019 — 91 points, Silver
Luca Maroni — 94 points
The WineHunter Award 2019 — ROSSO