Amarone della Valpolicella
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
braised beef shanks, roasted venison, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Pagus Bisano Amarone della Valpolicella showcases the traditional winemaking heritage of Veneto, produced under Cantina di Soave's premium label. The wine is born from the ancient appassimento method, where hand-harvested bunches of Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella rest in drying rooms (fruttai) for several months after harvest. As water evaporates, the sugars, acids, and aromatic compounds within the berries concentrate intensely. Historically originating from an accidental prolonged fermentation of a sweet Recioto—earning the name 'Amarone' from the Italian word for bitter ('amaro')—this style yields a full-bodied red wine packed with dried plum, dark cherry, cocoa, tobacco, and warming spice characteristics supported by structured, velvety tannins.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Pagus Bisano is a premium label crafted by the historic Cantina di Soave, a cooperative founded in 1898 in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. Dedicated to expressing the classic terroirs of the Valpolicella DOC, the brand focuses on traditional red wines made from indigenous varieties like Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella. Their production philosophy emphasizes meticulous vineyard selection and time-honored techniques, such as the double fermentation process used for their signature Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore. These wines are celebrated for their rich complexity, velvety tannins, and deep fruit character, representing a harmonious blend of cooperative heritage and modern winemaking precision.