Top5 Amarone wines 2025

Explore the Top5 Amarone wines 2025, hand-picked for depth, elegance, structure and long-term aging potential. Amarone della Valpolicella, produced in Veneto using the appassimento method, is one of Italy’s most powerful and prestigious red wines. These selections are ideal for fine dining, gifting, collecting or investing in exceptional Italian wines.

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?

• Produced exclusively in the Valpolicella region of Veneto
• Made using the traditional appassimento method (grapes dried 100–120 days)
• Full-bodied with high alcohol, velvety texture and deep aromas of dried fruit, spice and earth
• Iconic Italian wine, ideal for collectors, fine dining and gifting

FAQ

1. Is Amarone della Valpolicella sweet or dry?
   

   Amarone is a dry red wine. Although it has raisin-like aromas from dried grapes, fermentation is complete with no residual sugar.

2. How long can Amarone della Valpolicella age?
   

   Top Amarone wines can age gracefully for 15–30+ years, developing tertiary notes of leather, dried herbs and forest floor.

3. What food pairs best with Amarone della Valpolicella?
   

   Aged Italian cheeses (Grana Padano, Gorgonzola)

   Rich game meats or wild boar ragù

   Grilled ribeye or braised short ribs

   Dark chocolate or bitter cocoa desserts

4. Is Amarone della Valpolicella a good wine investment?
   

   Yes, especially from top producers like Dal Forno Romano or Giuseppe Quintarelli. Limited production, exceptional aging potential, and international acclaim make these Amarone wines highly collectible.

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