Amarone

Amarones are some of Italy’s most well-known and sought after wines. The term “Amarone” not only refers to the region within Veneto where these wines are produced, but also the methods which are used to make the wine. These methods were first used by the Greeks in Italy, and have been perfected over time. Amarones are made when the grapes are picked mid September in whole clusters before Botrytis sets in. The clusters are then placed on drying mats, and their sugar content is carefully monitored while the grapes dry out. The wine is then produced with these partially dried grapes. The result it a full-bodied, very ripe wine typically high in alcohol.

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2006 Corte Rugolin Amarone Classico "Crosara de le Strie"

Our Price: $37.99

Producer: Corte Rugolin
Vintage: 2006
Region: Veneto
Sub-Region: Valpolicella
Varietal: Corvina (40%), Corvinone (20%), Rondinella (20%), and other native grapes (20%)
Color: Red

Amarones are made when the grapes are picked mid September in whole clusters before Botrytis sets in. The clusters are then placed on drying mats, and their sugar content is carefully monitored while the grapes dry out. This Amarone, Crosara del le Strie, is made in January when the grapes have lost between 35-40% of their original weight. It is then aged for 18 months in barrique and 6 months in the bottle before it is released. The term “amaro” means bitter, but you will see, this full-bodied, velvety, berry-full wine is anything but!

"Richly textured and deeply intense, this special Amarone opens with layered tones of smoke, cherry, ripe fruit, plum and leather. But, there’s also a focused, pristine quality here that really pulls it all together." Wine Enthusiast, 92 Points

2007 Corte Rugolin Amarone Classico "Monte Danieli"

Our Price: $48.99

Producer: Corte Rugolin
Vintage: 2007
Region: Veneto
Sub-Region: Valpolicella
Varietal: Corvina (55%), Corvinone (15%), Rondinella (5%), and other native grapes
Color: Red

The "Monte Danieli" Amarone, the highlight of the Corte Rugolin products is obtained from a sixty year old vineyard situated in a little cru in an excellent position. A garnet red wine with an intense bouquet of cooked fruit, dried plums, wild cherries conserved in alcohol, tobacco and various spices including ginger, is the excellent result. The grape varieties are a beautiful blend of Corvina (55%), Corvinone (15%), Rondinella (5%), and other native grapes (Molinara, Dindarella, Oseleta, Croatina).Unsurpassable with grilled, and hard mature cheeses, and even spicy ones. An ideal wine with which to relax.

"Corte Rugolin hits a home run thanks to the amazing intensity and beauty of this darkly concentrated Amarone. It opens with a linear, focused bouquet that is accented by aromas of blackberry, spice, leather and tobacco. Dark fruit flavors shimmer between the luscious, velvety folds of the rich mouthfeel." Wine Enthusiast, 93 Points