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About Amarone
Amarone della Valpolicella, or Amarone from the Valpolicella, is the masterpiece of the Veneto. With its rich flavors of raisins, dried fig, spice, mineral, and tar, it is easy to understand why it was the preferred choice of Hannibal Lechter and is sought by enophiles around the world. Amarone has long been in the high quality rankings of Italian wine, on par with Barolo and Brunello. No other dry wine in the world offers this level of extraction and complexity enveloped by such a glorious, velvety body.
The magical flavors of Amarone emerge from its traditional production techniques. Carefully selected Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes are spread out in single layers to dry on straw or plastic mats for 60 to 100 days. During this time the grapes lose much of their initial water weight, dramatically concentrating their sugar content. The raisinated grapes are then crushed and fully fermented into a heady and robust wine. |
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