Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release.
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Braised beef short ribs, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, slow-cooked venison stew
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Born in the verdant hills of the Valpolicella Classica zone, Montigoli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico carries a rich lineage deeply tied to the ancient winemaking practices of Veneto. The legend of Amarone itself is entwined with Cantina Valpolicella Negrar, where in 1936 cellar master Adelino Lucchese tasted a barrel of Recioto that had fermented completely dry, declaring it not merely bitter ('amaro'), but grandly bitter—'Amarone'. Crafted through the sacred local tradition of appassimento, hand-harvested grapes rest in wooden trays or drying rooms for several months over winter, losing moisture and concentrating sugars, aromatics, and natural acidity. The dried grapes undergo slow fermentation and extended maturation in oak barrels. The result is an opulent, velvety red wine packed with ripe dark cherry, dried plum, cocoa, and warm spices, representing the quintessential soul and timeless tradition of Verona's noble red wines.
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Crafted by Cantina Valpolicella Negrar, a historic cooperative founded in 1933 in the heart of the Valpolicella Classica zone in Veneto, Italy, Montigoli represents a range dedicated to celebrating regional viticultural traditions. Located in Negrar di Valpolicella, the winery sources native grape varieties—primarily Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella—from prized hillside vineyards across the valley. Winemaking emphasizes time-honored methods, notably the traditional appassimento process where grapes are dried to concentrate sugars, aromas, and structure before fermentation and oak maturation. Montigoli is particularly renowned for its robust yet elegant Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, alongside aromatic Ripasso and Valpolicella Classico wines that embody the distinct terroir of the region.