Amarone della Valpolicella
Wine · PDO · 19 municipalities
In Veneto’s hilly Fumane and eighteen other selected municipalities, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG stands apart from standard regional reds through its rigorous drying process. While vineyards may yield up to 12.0 tonnes of grapes per hectare, producers can select a maximum of 65 percent of this harvest to undergo the drying phase. This meticulous dehydration concentrates the sugars, restricting the final grape-to-wine yield to a strict 40 percent. The resulting robust wine, crafted predominantly from Corvina Veronese or Corvinone, must achieve a minimum of 14.0 percent alcohol by volume and undergo at least 24 months of ageing, yielding a deep red pour with a characteristic, concentrated aroma.
The facts
- Colour
- deep red, potentially tending to garnet with aging
- Taste
- full, velvety, warm
The producers 271
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Amarone della Valpolicella produced?
- Amarone della Valpolicella is produced in 19 municipalities in Veneto, Italy: Cazzano di Tramigna, Cerro Veronese, Colognola ai Colli, Dolcè and more.
- What grape is Amarone della Valpolicella made from?
- Amarone della Valpolicella is made from Corvina Veronese e/o Corvinone (min 45%), Rondinella (min 5%), altri vitigni a bacca rossa non aromatici (prov. Verona), vitigni autoctoni italiani a bacca rossa (prov. Verona).
- How long must Amarone della Valpolicella age?
- Amarone della Valpolicella must age at least 24 months according to its disciplinare.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Amarone della Valpolicella?
- The minimum alcohol content of Amarone della Valpolicella is 14% vol.
- What does DOCG mean?
- DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) is the highest tier of Italian wine classification, with government-sealed guarantees on origin and quality.