James Suckling · 22 Oct 2021 · 2018
“Aromas and flavors of plum compote here with some spicy oak notes. Quite full-bodied with grainy, fruit-coated tannins and a savory and spicy finish.”
— JS
Veneto
Amarone
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG · Red blend
Vintage
Intense red colour with garnet flecks, typical aroma with hints of red fruit jam, spicy finish and full velvety body.
At the Table
All rich style cuisine, strongly flavoured meats, aged cheeses.
Read the article: Amarone della Valpolicella: The Dried-Grape Red of the Veneto
Professional Reviews
91 points, one review.
From the Sheet
Technical
- Appellation
- Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
- Region
- Veneto
- Grapes
- 50% Corvina Veronese, 30% Corvinone, 15% Rondinella, 5% Cabernet
- Area
- The hills of the northern part of Verona
- Soil
- Clay, calcareous
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Serve at
- 64 °F (18 °C)
- Format
- 750 ml
- Vinification
- The selected grapes are dried in ventilated rooms for about three months, then pressed and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for around 30 days. After a period in concrete tanks for malolactic fermentation, the wine passes to oak casks of medium and large size for a minimum of three years, then refines at least six months in bottle.
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