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Minimum 14%
Amarone is a dry red wine. However, due to the concentration of sugars in the dried grapes, it may have a perceived sweetness that is well-balanced by the wine's structure and acidity.
Minimum potential alcohol level at harvest: 11.0%
Amarone is aged for an extended period in large wooden casks or oak barrels. The aging process contributes to the wine's complexity, allowing it to develop flavors, aromas, and a velvety texture.
Minimum 24 months
Riserva wines, a minimum of 4 years.
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Following harvest, grapes are required to undergo air-drying to attain a minimum potential alcohol level of 14%.
Typically, vinification cannot commence until December 1, although many producers opt to wait until January or February.
Appassimento Process
The unique feature of Amarone is the appassimento process. After harvest, the grape bunches are carefully laid out in well-ventilated rooms or on bamboo racks to dry for an extended period, usually around 3 to 4 months. This drying process concentrates the sugars, flavors, and extracts in the grapes.
Fermentation
Once the drying process is complete, the partially raisined grapes are crushed and undergo fermentation. The high sugar content in the grapes results in a wine with elevated alcohol levels.
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Amarone della Valpolicella, often referred to simply as Amarone, is a prestigious red wine from the Veneto region in northeastern Italy. It is made using a distinctive winemaking technique known as Appassimento, where the grapes are dried before fermentation.
Amarone is often considered a luxurious and age-worthy wine, gaining complexity and smoothness with years of aging. It is revered for its bold flavors and the meticulous winemaking process that goes into its production.
Amarone della Valpolicella wine must blendd of 45–95% Corvina and/or Corvinone; 5–30% Rondinella; maximum 25% other authorized red grapes (of which no single variety can exceed 10% and all aromatic varieties combined cannot exceed 10%).
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Color IntensityDeep
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BodyFull
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Flavor Profile
Amarone is known for its rich and full-bodied character. The dried grapes impart flavors of dark fruits, raisins, cherries, and a hint of chocolate. The wine often has high alcohol content and firm tannins.
Pairing
Amarone pairs exceptionally well with hearty and flavorful dishes. It complements grilled or braised meats, game, aged cheeses, and dishes with rich sauces.
Composition
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- Alcohol by Volume
Minimum 14%
Residual SugarAmarone is a dry red wine. However, due to the concentration of sugars in the dried grapes, it may have a perceived sweetness that is well-balanced by the wine's structure and acidity.
HarvestMinimum potential alcohol level at harvest: 11.0%
AgeingAmarone is aged for an extended period in large wooden casks or oak barrels. The aging process contributes to the wine's complexity, allowing it to develop flavors, aromas, and a velvety texture.
Minimum 24 months
Riserva wines, a minimum of 4 years.
Wine
Appellation
Amarone della Valpolicella
Rosso
Italy
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