Amarone Classico

Amarone is made mainly from Corvina, a grape with the highest quality grown at the foot of the south sides of the Alps. Once harvested the grapes are dried in the shade for three months, and fully mellowed ones are squeezed and fermented. Then, they are aged in casks for at least three years, finally bottled and marketed four years after harvest. Available in 1.5 Litre Magnum bottles. (1 x 1.5 Litres)

Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico represents modern winemaking at its best and embodies Franco Allegrini’s long-expressed goal of combining purity with balance and the traditional power and intensity of Amarone. The wine is a wonderful fusion of concentrated dried cherry fruit and fine, spicy, toasty oak. It has great structure, complexity and elegance yet remains intense and powerful through to the end, with a hint of spiced sour cherries on the finish. Grapes for the Amarone are hand harvested during the second half of September and are allowed to dry naturally for about 100 days at ‘Terre di Fumane’, a state of the art drying centre where both temperature and humidity are controlled. By drying the grapes under these conditions, the development of botrytis is avoided, and the integrity of the fruit is preserved. During the drying period the grapes lose 45% of their original weight. Allegrini’s modern approach ensures that the volatility which often characterises lesser Amarone is never found in his. The quality of all the wines Allegrini produce from their 70 hectares of vineyard is impeccable. They have fruit, balance, intensity, length, elegance, tipicity and, above all, drinkability. In short, they are among the elite of the world’s best producers of red wines. The price of grapes for Amarone has shot up dramatically in the past few years due to demand far outstripping supply. As a result, we're now beginning to see these grape prices being reflected by higher prices for Amarone. We feel though that Allegrini’s Amarone still remains excellent value for a truly world class wine. (12 x 37.5 cl)

This is a wine of full, garnet colour with dark orange at the edge and a wonderful spicy bouquet. It is warm, strong and manly but with a rich, velvety finish and just a hint of pleasant bitterness and is also intense and complex. Situated in the Valpolicella zone, the Farina family produce and select only the very best grapes. They transform them into wine using the latest technological innovations, yet always with a strict respect for ancient and time-tested wine making procedures. Remo Farina has been a grower of high quality grapes all his life and has always worked with passion and tradition on his estate. He lovingly ages his most precious treasures in his own cellars, carved deep inside the earth underneath his villa, where the temperature is always 12-15c. (12 x 75 cl)

Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico represents modern winemaking at its best and embodies Franco Allegrini’s long-expressed goal of combining purity with balance and the traditional power and intensity of Amarone. The wine is a wonderful fusion of concentrated dried cherry fruit and fine, spicy, toasty oak. It has great structure, complexity and elegance yet remains intense and powerful through to the end, with a hint of spiced sour cherries on the finish. Grapes for the Amarone are hand harvested during the second half of September and are allowed to dry naturally for about 100 days at ‘Terre di Fumane’, a state of the art drying centre where both temperature and humidity are controlled. By drying the grapes under these conditions, the development of botrytis is avoided, and the integrity of the fruit is preserved. During the drying period the grapes lose 45% of their original weight. Allegrini’s modern approach ensures that the volatility which often characterises lesser Amarone is never found in his. The quality of all the wines Allegrini produce from their 70 hectares of vineyard is impeccable. They have fruit, balance, intensity, length, elegance, tipicity and, above all, drinkability. In short, they are among the elite of the world’s best producers of red wines. The price of grapes for Amarone has shot up dramatically in the past few years due to demand far outstripping supply. As a result, we're now beginning to see these grape prices being reflected by higher prices for Amarone. We feel though that Allegrini’s Amarone still remains excellent value for a truly world class wine. (6 x 1.5 Litres)

Deep ruby red colour with pomegranate reflections, ethereal nose which reminds of peach blossoms, violet, raspberry and mint. On the palate it is intense, refined; it displays full body and smoothness, with clear notes of dried grapes. Ideal with spicy dishes, games and seasoned cheeses. (6 x 75 cl)

Amarone is made mainly from Corvina, a grape with the highest quality grown at the foot of the south sides of the Alps. Once harvested the grapes are dried in the shade for three months, and fully mellowed ones are squeezed and fermented. Then, they are aged in casks for at least three years, finally bottled and marketed four years after harvest. (3 x 75 cl)

Amarone is made mainly from Corvina, a grape with the highest quality grown at the foot of the south sides of the Alps. Once harvested the grapes are dried in the shade for three months, and fully mellowed ones are squeezed and fermented. Then, they are aged in casks for at least three years, finally bottled and marketed four years after harvest. (6 x 75 cl)

Bolla Amarone della Valpolicella Classico from Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella Classico by Bolla Powerful Reds (6 x 75 cl)

A classic blend of Corvina Veronese , Rondinella , Molinara grapes that are hand picked in October, laid down on rack and dried until February. The wine is then fermented and transferred to Slovonian oak casks. Intense garnet-red colour. A wine with fine, fragrant bouquet and a dry, full complex and velvety smooth taste. Rich and warm on the palate with strong, supple tannins, great length and an almond aftertaste. (6 x 75 cl)

Nicolis Amarone della Valpollicella Classico Veneto from Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella Classico by Societa Nicolis Angelo Figli (6 x 75 cl)