How much does Amarone cost?
Amarone will usually run you $50-$60 which isn’t cheap. While some wine prices are artificially inflated, there’s a somewhat practical explanation as to why Amarone is one of Italy’s top red wines. To do so properly, we must begin at the end, with Amarone’s family name: Valpolicella.
How much is a bottle of Amarone della Valpolicella?
Amarone della Valpolicella
| 2013 Ferragu Veneto red passito 500ml Producer: Ferragu Varietal: Corvina | Country: Italy | Region: Veneto | Sub-Region: Amarone della Valpolicella | Type: Fortified and Dessert | Regular Price: $99.99 Sale Price: $79.99 Free Ground Shipping on 6 or more Availability: 4 |
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Should I age Amarone?
With few exceptions, Amarone doesn’t need to be tucked away. Most are released with at least four to six years of age already. And as Giancarlo Tommasi, winemaker at Tommasi Family Estates points out, “the tannins are less aggressive than other great wines.”
Does Amarone improve with age?
You will still find fruity aromas, especially cherry, morello cherry, red berries typical of Corvina grape. After 10 years of aging in bottle, Amarone will change its character, becoming smoother and velvety with hints of chocolate, tobacco, coffee, leather and softer tannins.
Why are Amarone wines expensive?
“The production of Amarone is very different from most wines,” explains Peter Mansell, head of wines and spirits at Chiswick Auctions. “The harvested grapes are left to dry partially on mats prior to fermentation, which adds to the cost.”
Which is better Amarone or Barolo?
Amarone tastes rich and fruity, with high alcohol and a full body. Barolo is more floral and earthy, with a hint of spices and smoke. It has very firm tannins as well.
What does Amarone mean in Italian?
the Great Bitter
In Italian, the name Amarone literally means “the Great Bitter”; originally, this was to distinguish it from the Recioto produced in the same region, which is sweeter in taste.
How long can an Amarone age?
An Amarone from a good vintage and winery can age for 20 years easily and sometimes even longer. But be careful with lesser vintages (like the 2002), these cannot age well and should be drunk when they are still young, which is between 5 and 7 years.
What are the best years for Amarone wine?
Amarone della Valpolicella wines from the 2000 vintage: Wines with good concentration and maturity of polyphenols and acidity. The 2000 vintage of Amarone della Valpolicella is to be considered of good quality.
Should Amarone be decanted?
Amarone is a structured red wine aged for a long time in French oak barrels. It is always advisable to decant it especially if it is from an important year in order to separate any residues and open it to the maximum of its aromantic expression.
Should I let Amarone breathe?
That means that, for example, for a 1959 Amarone (probably the oldest drinkable vintage available on the market), you should open the bottle almost two days before your dinner. Of course it is not necessary such a long breathing time. Generally 2-3 hours should be enough.
What is a good Amarone wine?
Amarone Wine
- Zenato Amarone. 4.9 out of 5 stars. 9 reviews.
- Speri Amarone. 5 out of 5 stars. 1 reviews.
- Cesari Amarone. 4.3 out of 5 stars.
- Le Ragose Amarone. 5 out of 5 stars.
- Masi Costasera Amarone. 4.9 out of 5 stars.
- Bolla Amarone. 4.4 out of 5 stars.
- Bertani Classico Amarone. 5 out of 5 stars.
- Tommasi Amarone. 4.6 out of 5 stars.