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Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG wine — Cantina Negrar winery — Dionysus

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG

by Cantina Negrar · Veneto, Italy

TypeRed
GrapesCorvina, Corvinone and Rondinella
VineyardGrapes grown in Valpolicella Classica.
LineValpolicella Classica
Alcohol15.5%
SweetnessOff-dry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l · 1.5 l
Cantina NegrarVeneto, Italy

About this wine

A dry red produced from grapes grown in Valpolicella Classica and subjected to traditional appassimento in a drying facility.

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes come from Valpolicella Classica.

Grapes

Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella.

Vinification

The harvested grapes undergo the traditional appassimento process in a drying facility before vinification.

Tasting profile

Dense, compact garnet red. The nose is intense and persistent, with ethereal notes, sour cherries in spirits, prunes, dried flowers and a broad spectrum of sweet spices. The palate combines substantial structure and pronounced softness with velvety tannins.

Serving and pairing

Serve at 18–19 °C. Pair with barbecued red meat, braised meats and mature cheeses.