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.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Red wine or Bordeaux wine glasses

1. Amorone is made in Veneto, the same region that makes Valpolicella. The wine's full name is Amarone della Valpolicella.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Let it breathe. Whether young our old, this wine requires breathing to allow the complex flavors to open up.

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.

Resources

• Read more about Amarone at Wineexperience.
• Learn more about Amarone at Wineloverspage.

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