Amarone | Armani

Amarone | Armani

Sale price€39,90
Red
Veneto (IT)
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
Enjoy it within 10 years
15% ABV
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Production and refinement

In the historic heart of Valpolicella, in the Marano area between San Rocco and Camporal, at an altitude of 360–450 meters, the vineyards grow on terraces supported by traditional dry-stone walls, the “marogne,” facing south-southwest, on soils of calcareous deposits and volcanic rocks, which provide structure, minerality, and longevity to the grapes. Harvesting is strictly by hand, with selected clusters placed in small crates for drying in the lofts for about 100–120 days, ensuring aromatic and sugar concentration.

The grapes used are Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella. After drying, gentle pressing is followed by a long fermentation in contact with the skins for about 30 days, then aging in large barrels for a minimum of 36 months and a further maturation in the bottle for at least 12 months.

Organoleptic analysis

Visual exam

Intense ruby red with garnet highlights.

Olfactory examination

On the nose, it expresses fine and complex notes: ripe red fruit, cherry jam, dried figs, dark chocolate, coffee, and spices.

Tasting

On the palate, it surprises with freshness, balanced tannins, enveloping structure, and aromatic persistence, qualities that make it a long-lived and highly elegant wine. A very enjoyable sip, full and refined.

Contents index

From the vineyard to the table: discover our wine

Ready for a journey to discover Amarone | Armani ? We will now take you to delve deeper into every aspect of this exceptional wine through three key sections:

Cellar

Come and learn about the history and values ​​of the winery which passionately grows and transforms grapes into wine

Territory

Immerse yourself in the land that gives life to these unique grapes, discovering the climate and terroir that influence its character

Pairings

Get expert advice on the perfect pairings that will enhance both the wine and your meal

The winery

Country: Italy

Region: Trentino Alto Adige, Trento

Hectares of vineyards: 15

Albino Armani

The company takes its name from the current owner and his grandfather, who shares the same name, a family that has been dedicated to viticulture for hundreds of years (since 1607) in the Adige Valley, a borderland highly suitable for quality viticulture.

The connection with the mountains and harmony with its people have always been a stimulus for Albino to grow and maintain a strong bond with the past. "Grapes from the past and the recovery of our memories are my modernity," he says, looking at his vineyards.

Albino Armani

Albino Armani cultivates 15 hectares of vineyards for a small and meticulously cared for production.

Region and territory

From Prosecco to Amarone: wines for every taste

Veneto

From Prosecco to Amarone: wines for every taste

Veneto

From Prosecco to Amarone: wines for every taste

Veneto

Grapevines have been cultivated in Veneto since the 7th century B.C., perfected by the Romans and continued in the Middle Ages. With Venetian domination from 1405, viticulture almost completely covers the territory, and Veronese wines, thanks to the Adige River, reach Venice. What sets this region apart from many others is the continuous commercial success of its wine products. From the late 18th century, the region experienced a crisis. However, the following century saw a qualitative leap in Venetian wines, also driven by the establishment of the Società Enologica Veronese in 1872. The first edition of Vinitaly took place in 1967.

Veneto has a complex wine production chain. Important areas include the Colline del Garda Veronese and Valpolicella, with Bardolino Superiore DOCG and Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG. Worth noting is the interregional Lugana DOC, between the provinces of Verona and Mantua. In the volcanic hills between the provinces of Verona and Vicenza lies the area of Soave Superiore DOCG, Soave DOC, and Gambellara DOC. The Colli Berici DOC, south of Vicenza, is known for its reds based on international varieties and Tocai Rosso. The Breganze DOC area, north of Vicenza, is renowned for its reds and whites based on Vespaiola grapes. In the Paduan area, there are the Colli Euganei with the Moscato Fior d’Arancio DOCG, while to the south lies the Friularo di Bagnoli DOCG. In Treviso, we find the Prosecco DOCG and the Colli di Conegliano DOCG. At the borders with Friuli is the Lison DOCG.

The presence of mountain ranges, hills, and vast plains provides significant temperature variations, mitigated near Lake Garda and along the coast. Veneto is therefore rich in diverse wines, made with both native and international grape varieties that find a second home here.

Veronese shore of Lake Garda

The lower part of Lake Garda, in the province of Verona, is characterized by gentle hills that create a magnificent morainic amphitheater: one of the most significant areas for wine production in Veneto and Italy.

The loose materials carried southward by the two major glaciations that affected Lake Garda (or Benaco) during the Quaternary period now form excellent sediments for grape cultivation. For this reason, white wines like Lugana and Custoza, and reds like Bardolino (which come to life right on the shores of Lake Garda), have unique characteristics such as gentle and fresh aromas with a smooth and elegant palate, much like the bucolic landscape that welcomes these vines.

If Lake Garda is the common matrix, each wine interprets this intimate connection with nature in its own way, forged by the passion of the winemakers who care for them every day. These are gastronomic wines that favor lake cuisine, where fish reigns supreme. Even first courses of pasta with vegetables or white ragout are fascinated by the versatility of these glasses that have Lake Garda as their common matrix.
Here, amidst gentle and fresh aromas, wines like Lugana, Custoza, and Bardolino tell the story of the bucolic landscape that embraces them.

Recommended pairings and dishes

Matching by concordance

A red of extraordinary significance, demanding equally refined pairings. It pairs exceptionally well with structured and intense dishes such as braised meats, game, and aged cheeses; the wine’s aromatic richness and full body reflect and complement the complexity of the dishes, creating harmony between structure and flavors.

Matching by contrast

Thanks to its balanced acidity and elegant tannins, this great Amarone can complement rich and fatty dishes, such as stewed meats or spiced preparations; its aromatic persistence cleanses the palate and enhances the flavors of the dish, creating a pleasing contrast.

It pairs well with

Roasted meats, braised dishes, game, mushroom-based dishes, and blue cheeses.

Matching by concordance

A red of extraordinary significance, demanding equally refined pairings. It pairs exceptionally well with structured and intense dishes such as braised meats, game, and aged cheeses; the wine’s aromatic richness and full body reflect and complement the complexity of the dishes, creating harmony between structure and flavors.

Matching by contrast

Thanks to its balanced acidity and elegant tannins, this great Amarone can complement rich and fatty dishes, such as stewed meats or spiced preparations; its aromatic persistence cleanses the palate and enhances the flavors of the dish, creating a pleasing contrast.

It pairs well with

Roasted meats, braised dishes, game, mushroom-based dishes, and blue cheeses.

Venison stew

A venison stew (or other types of game meat) is a very flavorful dish: the meat is simmered with carrots, onions, and mushrooms, and served with a very thick white sauce. This dish is suitable for intense and highly satisfying pairings.

Pork knuckle

Baked with potatoes, sautéed, or cooked in a pressure cooker, pork knuckle is a delicious and rich main dish, characterized by its enticing fattiness that delights the palate. Particularly flavorful and tender, it brings joy to the table with its intense and aromatic scents. Easy to prepare, when baked, it requires 2 to 3 hours of cooking time.

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