Amarone della Valpolicella is one of Italy's most important and highly regarded red wines. It is undoubtedly the finest Veneto wine, now exported worldwide.
This is a wine with a unique and inimitable flavor; enthusiasts know exactly what we're talking about. A glass of Amarone della Valpolicella releases intense aromas and brings the authentic magic of Valpolicella to the table.
A magic we've found since the 4th century AD, the time when the prized Venetian wine was first mentioned. It's a writing by Cassiodorus in which he describes a special grape drying technique popular in the Valpolicella valleys.
The same tradition that has been passed down through the centuries from generation to generation, the one that today allows us to taste the famous Amarone della Valpolicella.
Amarone della Valpolicella: the characteristics
With a dark red color, almost garnet, it presents itself to the eye with this characteristic color.
The aroma is very pronounced, and the nose immediately reveals fruity notes with hints of black cherry and raspberry. In some cases, especially in older Amarones, a slight aftertaste of mossIts scent also recalls tobacco and spices.
The flavor, however, is velvety, absolutely full-bodied and full-bodied. The average alcohol content of this fine Italian wine is around 14°, but older wines can reach a maximum of 17°.
The typology
Amarone della Valpolicella can take on three different labels: Classico, Valpantena, Riserva.
All wines produced in the municipalities of Fumane, Marano di Valpolicella, Negrar, San Pietro in Cariano, and finally Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella are part of the “Classico”.
The wine produced in the area of the same name is instead called “Valpantena”.
Finally, "Riserva" is defined as an Amarone that has been aged for at least four years, regardless of its geographical area of origin. Some wines can age for more than twenty years.
Area of production
The production area is the province of Verona. This excellent Italian wine is produced in the "pedemontane" areas, at the foot of the Veneto mountains. The area of interest extends from Lake Garda to the border with the province of Vicenza.
The main vineyards are located in various municipalities of Valpolicella, specifically in areas where the soil and climate create the ideal environment for Amarone production. These areas enjoy a mild, not excessively rainy climate and a calcareous-dolomitic soil rich in basalt.
Depending on the place of production and the hillsides on which the vines are grown, a different “Valpolicella” will be produced.
The wines
Here is a list of all the Valpolicella wines:
- Classico
- Valpantena
- Reserve
- Valpolicella area (Veneto)
- Upper Valpolicella
- Valpolicella Classico
- Valpolicella Classico Superiore
- Valpolicella Ripasso
- Valpolicella Ripasso Classico
- Upper Valpolicella
- Valpolicella Classico Superiore
- Valpolicella Valpantena
- Valpolicella Valpantena Superiore
- Valpolicella Ripasso Valpantena
- Valpolicella Ripasso Valpantena Superiore
- Recioto of Valpolicella
- Recioto della Valpolicella Classico
- Recioto della Valpolicella Valpantena
