Amicus is a red produced by Benedetti La Villa in Rosso Veronese, Veneto, Italy. Made from Corvina 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: Rosso Veronese
Region: Veneto
Country: Italy
Grapes: Corvina, Rondinella
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
Amicus is a Rosso Veronese from Benedetti La Villa: 70% Corvina and 30% Rondinella, with about a fifth of the grapes dried for at least three months, aged at least 12 months in Slavonian oak. Full and warm, with cherry, small berries, violet and black pepper, balanced tannins and a liquorice 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.
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.
More wines
From Benedetti La Villa
- Amarone della Valpolicella Classico — Benedetti La Villa, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
- Jol Rosato Veronese — Benedetti La Villa, Veronese
- La Permuta Amarone della Valpolicella Classico — Benedetti La Villa, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
- 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
- Acinatico Amarone della Valpolicella Classico — Stefano Accordini, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
- Ai Colli Valpolicella Ripasso — Vivaldi, Valpolicella Ripasso
- Alanera della Valpolicella — Zenato, Rosso Veronese
Frequently asked questions
Where is Amicus from?
Amicus is produced by Benedetti La Villa in Rosso Veronese, Veneto, Italy.
What grapes are in Amicus?
Amicus is a blend of Corvina and Rondinella.