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.
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 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.
