Amarone

The Italian wine known as Amarone della Valpolicella or simply Amarone, is classed as a DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita). This esteemed designation was given out in 1968. The wine region is located north of Verona in the foothills of the Alps and is home to one the world's most recognized wines.

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Bertani
Bertani - Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2015 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
2015
€ 109,95 (ex Vat) € 133,04 (in Vat) more info
James Suckling 96
Quintarelli
Quintarelli  - Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2017 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
2017
€ 259,50 (ex Vat) € 314,00 (in Vat) more info
BOW 8
Quintarelli
Quintarelli  - Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 1993 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
1993
€ 695,00 (ex Vat) € 840,95 (in Vat) more info
BOW 8 Sale
Monte dei Ragni
Monte dei Ragni - Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2015 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
2015
€ 249,00 € 189,00 (ex Vat) € 228,69 (in Vat) more info
James Suckling 95
Dal Forno
Dal Forno - Amarone delle Valpolicella Lodoletta 2017 Amarone delle Valpolicella Lodoletta
2017
€ 279,00 (ex Vat) € 337,59 (in Vat) more info
Falstaff 98
Allegrini
Allegrini - Amarone Classico Riserva Fieramonte 2015 Amarone Classico Riserva Fieramonte
2015
€ 215,00 (ex Vat) € 260,15 (in Vat) more info
James Suckling 97
Zyme
Zyme - Amarone della Valpolicella Classico della Mattonara Riserva 2009 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico della Mattonara Riserva
2009
€ 225,00 (ex Vat) € 272,25 (in Vat) more info
James Suckling 93
Tommasi
Tommasi  - Amarone della Valpolicella Classico  120 Anniversary Edition 2017 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 120 Anniversary Edition
2017
€ 72,50 (ex Vat) € 87,73 (in Vat) more info
Falstaff 96
Tedeschi
Tedeschi - Amarone della Valpolicella La Fabriseria 2015 Amarone della Valpolicella La Fabriseria
2015
(OWC of 3)
€ 559,00 (ex Vat) € 676,39 (in Vat) more info
Falstaff 96
Tedeschi
Tedeschi - Amarone della Valpolicella La Fabriseria 2015 Amarone della Valpolicella La Fabriseria
2015
€ 143,00 (ex Vat) € 173,03 (in Vat) more info
Robert Parker 97
Zyme
Zyme - Amarone della Valpolicella Classico della Mattonara Riserva 2008 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico della Mattonara Riserva
2008
(Magnum)
€ 511,00 (ex Vat) € 618,31 (in Vat) more info
James Suckling 92
Tenuta San Antonio
Tenuta San Antonio - Amarone della Valpolicella Campo dei Gigli 2015 Amarone della Valpolicella Campo dei Gigli
2015
€ 43,95 (ex Vat) € 53,18 (in Vat) more info
James Suckling 97
Dal Forno
Dal Forno - Amarone delle Valpolicella Lodoletta 2012 Amarone delle Valpolicella Lodoletta
2012
€ 279,00 (ex Vat) € 337,59 (in Vat) more info

The best wines from Amarone

The Italian wine known as Amarone della Valpolicella or simply Amarone, is classed as a DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita). This esteemed designation was given out in 1968.

Classico, Valpantena and Est are the three main wine zones of the Valpolicella wine region. The wine region is located north of Verona in the foothills of the Alps. The outstanding wines of the Classico zone are especially well-known. Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara and Oselata grapes are used to make Amarone. When completely mature, which is often in early October these grapes are hand-picked. The "Appassimento" method of winemaking entails drying grapes for 120 days in order to concentrate their flavours and sugars. A wine produced using this method has a stronger body, more flavour and a higher alcohol content.

Amarone della Valpolicella

Amarone wine classifications

The ageing process is used to classify Amarone wines:

  • Amarone: Aged for at least two years, with rich nuanced scents of dried fruits and spices.
  • Amarone Riserva: Provides more depth and complexity after being aged for at least four years.
  • Recioto della Valpolicella: A sweet wine that emphasises sweetness by stopping fermentation early.
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