Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva is a red produced by Pieropan in Amarone della Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy. Classified as Riserva. 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
Classification: Riserva
Region: Veneto
Country: Italy
Grapes: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, high tannin, medium acidity, dry
Pieropan, the Soave family estate, also farms organically in the Valpolicella, and its Amarone Riserva comes from the Vigna (Monte) Garzon vineyard. Corvina-based grapes are dried for months before fermentation, then the wine ages about four years in large tonneaux and some barriques, plus a further year in bottle. It is powerful, around 16.5% alcohol, yet balanced: dried cherry, fig and raisin with dark chocolate, tobacco and sweet spice, on firm, ripe tannins. It ages for well over a decade.
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
From Pieropan
- Calvarino — Pieropan, Soave Classico
- La Rocca — Pieropan, Soave Classico
- Soave Classico La Rocca — Pieropan, Soave Classico
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 Riserva from?
Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva is produced by Pieropan in Amarone della Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy.
What grapes are in Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva?
Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva is a blend of Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella.