Red

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

Santi

Verona · Italy

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Corvina · Rondinella
Country
Italy
Region
Verona
Appellation
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Alcohol
15.5%
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

aged cheeses · game meats · mushroom risotto · meat ragù · barbecue · dark chocolate

Rated vintages

  • 2019

  • 2018

  • 2017

  • 2016

  • 2015

  • 2014

  • 2013

  • 2012

  • 2011

    This opens with aromas of forest floor, mature dark-skinned fruit and leather. The hearty palate offers raisin, dried black currant, clove and tobacco alongside tightly wound tannins that leave a firm finish.

  • 2010

    Aromas of ripe black plum, underbrush and exotic spice come together on this brawny red. The firm palate offers black cherry extract, blackberry jam, licorice and mocha alongside chewy tannins.