Amarone Della Valpolicella
The Amarone Della Valpolicella has an impeccable reputation.
The special thing about this wine is that the grapes are dried for at least 4 months after the harvest. An exceptionally concentrated wine is then made from the dried grapes. The intensity of this wine can hardly be surpassed. In addition, the wine can easily become 15 years old.
Quality
In addition to the standard wine and the Superior, there are some traditional Valpolicella’s with a high-octane content, made from grapes dried on straw mats. Amarone is a counterpart of the Recioto (see below) but is not sweet but dry. These wines have much more fruit than the regular wines. Amarone is reminiscent of bitter chocolate in the aftertaste. The fruit in the Amarone is very characteristic. The oxidative character of these wines will appeal less to fans of clean, clear flavors, but the quality of the Amarone is beyond dispute. The wine is ideal for maturing.