Top 5 Amarone wines to buy in 2025

Bold, rich and unmistakably Venetian. Our hand-picked selection of Amarone’s finest expressions.

Amarone della Valpolicella is one of Italy’s most powerful and age-worthy red wines, made from partially dried grapes in the Veneto region. In this 2025 edition, we present the Top 5 Amarone wines selected for depth, elegance, vintage quality and long-term aging potential.

Ideal for fine dining, gifting or collecting.

5. Venturini 2007 Riserva

• Type: Amarone della Valpolicella
• Tasting Notes: Sweet marmalade, campfire smoke, spices
• Alcohol: 16,5%
• Why it made the list: Rich, impressive volume, complex, depth character
• Price: €130-€150
  
• Robert Parker score: 89
• Drink or Hold: Drink

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4. Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani 2013 Riserva

• Type: Amarone della Valpolicella
• Tasting Notes: Sandalwood, eucalyptus, beeswax
• Alcohol: 16%
• Why it made the list: Complex, warm, gentle and excellent structure
• Price: €125-€150
  
• Robert Parker score: 91
• Drink or Hold: Drink

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3. Venturini 2007 Vintage

• Type: Amarone della Valpolicella
• Tasting Notes: Deep garnet, ripe blackberries, cocoa, plum, walnuts
• Alcohol: 16,5%
• Why it made the list: Exceptionally intense, well-balanced, elegant
• Price: €100-€125
  
• Robert Parker score: 92
• Drink or Hold: Drink

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2. Corte Aleardi 2008 Riserva

• Type: Amarone della Valpolicella
• Tasting Notes: Dark fruit, herbs, vanilla, spicy clove, anise
• Alcohol: 17%
• Why it made the list: Full-bodied, complex, smooth and exceptional finish
• Price: €150-€200
• Drink or Hold: Drink

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1. Dal Forno Romano Monte Lodoletta 2013

• Type: Amarone della Valpolicella
• Tasting Notes: Dried cherries, blackberries, dark chocolat, tobacco
• Alcohol: 16,5%
• Why it made the list: Powerful, complex, full-bodied, exceptional finish
• Price: €325-€400
• Robert Parker score: 98
  
• Drink or Hold: Hold

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What makes Amarone della Valpolicella special?

Amarone della Valpolicella is one of Italy’s most iconic red wines, produced exclusively in the Valpolicella region of Veneto. It is made using the traditional appassimento method, where native grapes like Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella are dried for 100–120 days before fermentation. This natural drying process concentrates sugars, tannins and flavors, resulting in powerful, full-bodied wines with high alcohol, velvety texture, and deep aromas of dried fruit, spice and earth.

Amarone della Valpolicella is a wine of luxury and tradition, often reserved for special occasions and highly regarded in private cellars and fine dining collections worldwide.

FAQ

Is Amarone della Valpolicella sweet or dry?

Amarone della Valpolicella is a dry red wine. Although it has rich, raisin-like aromas from the dried grapes, the fermentation is taken to full dryness, leaving no residual sugar.

How long can Amarone della Valpolicella age?

Top-quality Amarone can age gracefully for 15–30 years or longer. With time, it evolves from bold fruit and spice to complex tertiary notes like leather, dried herbs and forest floor.

What food pairs best with Amarone della Valpolicella?

These wines excels with bold, flavorful dishes such as:

• Aged Italian cheeses (Granada Padano, Gorgonzola)
• Rich game meats or wild boar ragù
• Grilled ribeye or braised short ribs
• Dark chocolat or bitter cocoa-based desserts

Is Amarone della Valpolicella a good wine investment?

Absolutely. Top producers like Dal Forno Romano and Giuseppe Quintarelli craft limited, age-worthy wines that consistently increase in value. Thanks to their scarcity, long cellar life and international acclaim, these Amarone bottles are sought after by collectors and investors alike.

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