Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is a red produced by Benedetti La Villa in Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Veneto, Italy. Made from Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Region: Veneto
Country: Italy
Grapes: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, high tannin, medium acidity, dry
Benedetti La Villa's Amarone della Valpolicella Classico comes from dried Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella grown at Negrar, fermented slowly and aged in small and medium barrels. Rich and warm, with dried cherry, plum and raisin over cocoa, coffee and sweet spice, firm tannins and a long finish.
Serving: Serve at 16–18 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Veneto, Italy
Veneto is a prolific region in northeastern Italy, running from Lake Garda toward Venice, and one of the country's largest producers by volume.
Corvina
Corvina is a red grape from Italy's Veneto region, the leading variety behind the wines of Valpolicella, including its famous dried-grape styles.
Corvinone
Corvinone is a red grape from the Veneto region of northeast Italy, long confused with Corvina but now recognised as a distinct variety and an important contributor to the wines of the Verona hills.
Rondinella
Rondinella is a red grape from the Veneto region of northeast Italy, valued less as a soloist than as a dependable supporting player in the blends of Valpolicella and its powerful cousin Amarone.
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- La Permuta Rosso Passito — Benedetti La Villa, Veneto
- Le Cortesele Rosso Veronese — Benedetti La Villa
- Le Magre Bianco Passito — Benedetti La Villa, Veneto
More red wines from Veneto
- 3 Cru Amarone della Valpolicella Classico — Guerrieri Rizzardi, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
- Ai Colli Valpolicella Ripasso — Vivaldi, Valpolicella Ripasso
- Alanera della Valpolicella — Zenato, Rosso Veronese
- Altarol — Corte Figaretto, Valpolicella
Frequently asked questions
Where is Amarone della Valpolicella Classico from?
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is produced by Benedetti La Villa in Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Veneto, Italy.
What grapes are in Amarone della Valpolicella Classico?
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is a blend of Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella.