Amarone della Valpolicella is a red produced by Casteloro in Amarone della Valpolicella, 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
Region: Veneto
Country: Italy
Grapes: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
Casteloro's Amarone della Valpolicella, made from Corvinone, Corvina and Rondinella grapes dried for months after harvest (appassimento) to concentrate sugar and flavour before fermenting dry. Fruity and spicy on the nose with dark cherry, blackberry, clove, coffee and vanilla; full and powerful (about 15%) on the palate with raisin, rosehip, herbs, roasted coffee and dark chocolate. Built for rich red meats, game and blue 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.
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.
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 Casteloro in Amarone della Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy.
What grapes are in Amarone della Valpolicella?
Amarone della Valpolicella is a blend of Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella.