Rich, Ripe & Powerful
Aromas of black cherry, plum, black licorice & dark chocolate. Flavors of jammy black cherry, black tobacco, bitter chocolate, & leather. Slightly sweet & pleasantly bitter & nutty finish.
Full body & higher alcohol level (15+ ABV) with rich & powerful texture on the palate.
Typically a blend of a number of native grapes: Corvina, Rondinella, Corvinone, & Molinara.
Amarone translates to “great bitter,” is made by letting those grapes dry & fully ferment.
Two other major dry styles of this blend are; Classico (Normale) & Ripasso.
Pairs fantastically with game meats & pork-based stews.
Only from...
Italy; Venito region Valpolicella subregion.
Best from the Valpolicella Classico sub-region
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