Everything About Amarone Grape
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Amarone Description
Origin: Valpolicella region, Veneto, Italy.
History: Amarone della Valpolicella is a prestigious Italian red wine made from partially dried grapes, a method known as 'appassimento.' This technique concentrates the flavors and sugars, resulting in a rich and complex wine. The production of Amarone dates back to ancient times, with its modern style being developed in the mid-20th century. It has since gained international acclaim for its depth and aging potential.
Appearance: Amarone is produced from a blend of indigenous grape varieties, primarily Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella. These grapes are known for their thick skins and ability to undergo the drying process without losing integrity.
Growing Traits: The grapes are harvested fully ripe and then dried in well-ventilated conditions for several months. This drying process reduces the water content, concentrating the sugars and flavors. The resulting wine is then aged for a minimum of two years, with many producers opting for longer aging periods to enhance complexity.
Food Pairing Amarone's full body and rich flavors make it an excellent match for hearty dishes such as braised meats, game, and aged cheeses. Its complexity complements rich stews, roasted lamb, and dishes with truffle or mushroom sauces. The wine's intensity also pairs well with dark chocolate desserts.
Body
Sweetness
Tannin
Acidity
Alcohol
Full-bodied with a rich and velvety texture, offering a powerful and opulent mouthfeel. Dry, with minimal residual sugar, focusing on concentrated and intense flavors. High tannin levels, providing a firm structure and significant aging potential. Moderate acidity, balancing the richness and contributing to a harmonious profile. High alcohol content, typically ranging between 15% and 16%, adding to its robust character.
Dried cherry 
Fig 
Chocolate 
Cinnamon 
Plum Amarone wines are characterized by flavors of dried cherry and fig, complemented by notes of chocolate, cinnamon, and ripe plum. The high tannin levels and elevated alcohol content contribute to a full-bodied and complex profile, with a long and persistent finish.
Regions
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Italy
•Valpolicella Classico zone (Negrar, Marano, Fumane, Sant'Ambrogio, San Pietro in Cariano)
•Valpantena
•Valpolicella Orientale
Notable Wines and Producers
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
•Quintarelli Giuseppe
•Dal Forno Romano
•Allegrini
Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva
•Masi
•Tommasi
•Zenato
Amarone FAQ
Valpolicella region, Veneto, Italy.
Amarone has a body level of 5 out of 5. Which means that Amarone is Full bodied.
Amarone has a dryness level of 1 out of 5. Which means that Amarone is Dry.
Valpolicella region, Veneto, Italy.
Amarone is grown in Italy (Valpolicella Classico zone (Negrar, Marano, Fumane, Sant'Ambrogio, San Pietro in Cariano), Valpantena, Valpolicella Orientale).
Amarone wines are characterized by flavors of dried cherry and fig, complemented by notes of chocolate, cinnamon, and ripe plum. The high tannin levels and elevated alcohol content contribute to a full-bodied and complex profile, with a long and persistent finish.
Amarone's full body and rich flavors make it an excellent match for hearty dishes such as braised meats, game, and aged cheeses. Its complexity complements rich stews, roasted lamb, and dishes with truffle or mushroom sauces. The wine's intensity also pairs well with dark chocolate desserts.
Amarone wines are characterized by flavors of dried cherry and fig, complemented by notes of chocolate, cinnamon, and ripe plum. The high tannin levels and elevated alcohol content contribute to a full-bodied and complex profile, with a long and persistent finish.