Pronounced
(ah-ma-ROH-nay) |
Appearance
Deep ruby with orange-brown tinge |
Body
Style
Full-bodied |
Flavors
Figs, raisins, prunes, bitter chocolate, mocha, smoke and earth |
Major
Source
Italy (Veneto region) |
Food
Matches
Parmesan
Romano
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Amarone Information
Amarone is produced by using the ripest grapes that are dried to concentrate their flavor using a special process known as recioto. Whole bunches of grapes are spread on bamboo mats and dried for several months. The grapes shrivel, which concentrates their sugar and flavors. Some Amorones are aged for five years before being released. The result is a very strong, dry wine with a raisiny flavor, which has a very high alcohol content.
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