Amarone della Valpolicella is a red produced by Borsari in Amarone della Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy. Made from Corvina, Rondinella and Corvinone. 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
Region: Veneto
Country: Italy
Grapes: Corvina, Rondinella, Corvinone
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
A commercially scaled Amarone from the Valpolicella hills north of Verona, built on the region's classic trio of Corvina, Rondinella and Corvinone. The method is what defines the style: after harvest the bunches are laid out to dry until the berries shrivel and concentrate, then pressed and fermented slowly on the skins over roughly two months, followed by two years in oak. The name comes from the Antica Osteria ai Portoni Borsari in Verona, the gate the family sold their wines through in the 1920s. Expect what Amarone promises — deep garnet, ripe red and dried fruit, plum and raisin over cocoa, sweet spice and tobacco, full and velvety with balanced tannins and a long finish. Approachable rather than austere, and a reliable introduction to a style that can be forbidding at the top end. Serve at 17 to 18°C with braised or grilled red meat, game or strong cheese.
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.
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.
More wines
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 from?
Amarone della Valpolicella is produced by Borsari in Amarone della Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy.
What grapes are in Amarone della Valpolicella?
Amarone della Valpolicella is a blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Corvinone.