Amarone della Valpolicella

Sumptuous Amarone following the traditional appassimento method

The DolceVera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is an impressive wine from the heart of the Valpolicella Classico region. This Amarone is made according to the traditional appassimento method, in which the best grapes are dried on straw mats for three months after harvest. This results in a concentrated, sumptuous wine with a high alcohol content and an impressive structure.

Grapes & Vinification

The grapes are harvested in late September and early October and, after careful selection, are placed in 6 kg crates to dry. After a weight loss of 40%, the grapes are destemmed and pressed. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 24°C, followed by maceration on the skins for approximately 30 days. The result is a precious wine with intense aromas of dried fruit, cherries, and spices.

Wine: Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

Country: Italy

Region: Veneto

Origin: Negrar di Valpolicella

Vintage: 2018

Wine color/type: Red

Bottle size: 0.75 l

Grape variety: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella

Description: Deep ruby red, with intense aromas of dried fruit, cherries, and spices. Full-bodied, powerful, and velvety with a long, warm finish.

Pairs well with: Venison, pheasant, duck or wild boar, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, Parmesan, aged Pecorino, or Gorgonzola

Serving temperature: 18ºC

Estate information:
The DolceVera farm and its vineyards are located in the village of Villa, on the hills of the Valpolicella Classico in the northeast of the municipality of Negrar.

We are in an area that is particularly well-suited for the production of red Valpolicella wines. In Villa, "the nectar of the gods" achieves an even more significant expression, as this is where wines of great longevity and character, such as Amarone, are made.

The unique microclimate of these hills is ideal for viticulture: the western exposure and an altitude between 200 and 300 meters above sea level ensure a varied and high-quality harvest. The winery, built on a hill, overlooks the valley and offers a beautiful view of the harmonious rows of vineyards that, in summer, evoke the image of a green, tranquil sea.