How to Pick Amarone Wine
One of the most beloved and famed Italian wines, Amarone is big, rich, dark and dry, and will knock you over (in a good way) with its full bodied-flavors. Once you try Amarone, it will be love at first sip.
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- Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Amorone is made in Veneto, the same region that makes Valpolicella. The wine's full name is Amarone della Valpolicella.
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Understand what makes Amarone special. Once the grapes are picked from the vine, they are laid to rest for three to four months in a well-ventilated room. This concentrates the flavor of the grapes, lending to the big bold flavors of Amarone.
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Learn how Amarone tastes. The flavors of lush, dark fruits are evident in both the smell and taste of the wine. Amarone strikes a perfect balance among tannin, alcohol and acidity.
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Discover Amarone Classico. To be labeled Classico, the wine must be produced in the original Valpolicella Appellation. Amarone Classicos are considered to be of higher quality than simple Amarones.
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Let it breathe. Whether young our old, this wine requires breathing to allow the complex flavors to open up.
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Tips & Warnings
Choose carefully. Amarone can be pricey if you are planning to serve to a large party. Plan to spend at least $30 a bottle.
Use the proper glass. This is not a wine to be consumed from a plastic cup. Use a red wine or Bordeaux glass, preferably with a wide bulb.
Don't serve Amarone too warm. It has a high alcohol content of around 15 percent. If you serve it too warm, the alcohol flavor will overwhelm your senses. Serve it between 52 to 57 degrees.
