Tasting notes
Alcohol, Body · Dry
Food pairings
These dishes match this appellation's flavour profile.
- Top pickDark chocolate tart with flaky crust and sea saltDessert
Bitter-sweet dark chocolate emphasizes the wine’s cocoa-like tannins and ripe fruit; a touch of salt and crisp crust harmonize with its full body and warm alcohol presence.
- Roast duck breast with warm cherry and red wine reduction
Rich roasted duck and a glossy cherry reduction mirror the wine’s ripe fruit, tannic backbone and full body, the sauce’s sweet-tart notes balancing alcohol and structure.
- Beef braised in red wine with rustic polenta
Slow-cooked meats and a concentrated sauce meet full structure and moderate tannins; the soft polenta softens the tannins, and the wood notes of the sauce enhance the wine's body.
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- Mushroom Risotto with Parmesan and Sun-dried Tomatoes
Umami-rich mushrooms and creamy rice harmonize with the full body and moderate tannins; sun-dried tomatoes enhance fruit depth and a pleasant acid balance.
- Creamy Mushroom and Aged Cheese Risotto
The creamy texture and umami of the mushrooms enhance the wine's body; the salinity and cheese balance the tannins and highlight the ripe fruit and woody undertones.
- Beef cheek gratin with wine and truffled mash
Confit cheek and reduced jus enhance the perceived density and tannins; the truffled mash provides a woody aroma that harmonizes with the depth and body of the wine.
Storage potential between 5 and 20 years
Currently drink vintages 2006 to 2021
Serve between 18°C and 20°C
Common varieties
Rondinella
Rondinella is an Italian red grape variety mainly grown in the Veneto region. It is used in the production of Amarone and Valpolicella wines, contributing color and structure to the blends.
Molinara
Molinara is an Italian red grape variety mainly grown in the Veneto region. It is used in the production of Amarone and Valpolicella wines, contributing acidity and finesse to the blends.
Corvina
Corvina is a red grape variety mainly cultivated in the Veneto region of Italy, where it is used to produce quality red wines, notably in the blends of Amarone and Valpolicella. It offers flavors of cherries, berries, and spices.
Corvinone
Corvinone is an Italian red grape variety, often confused with Corvina Veronese. It is mainly grown in the Veneto region and is used in the production of Amarone and Valpolicella wines.