Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 6 to 25 years from vintage.
vintage6 yrs25 yrs27 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: red cherry, berries, floral touch

Palate: glyceric sweetness, bitter twist, tannic bite

Brilliant red, with clean red cherry and berry aromas lifted by a floral touch, then an initially sweet, glyceric mouthfeel followed by a slightly bitter note and a notable tannic bite over lively red-fruit flavours.

What it pairs with

  • Braised beef cheek
    The tannic bite is exactly what a gelatinous braise needs.
  • Roast venison
    The glyceric sweetness of the wine meets the gaminess of the meat.
  • Aged Monte Veronese
    A salty, dry paste balances the slight bitter twist.

History

The Amarone Classico comes from the historic ten hectare vineyard surrounding the house and cellar at Brigaldara, at 250 metres at the mouth of the Marano valley inside the Valpolicella Classica zone, on tufa-rich soils of Monte della Masua that let the roots run deep.

Facts

Producer
Brigaldara · visiting guide
Grapes
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
Classification
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
Oak
One year in small wood and two years in large wood
ABV
16.5%
Price
€55-85 at retail
Drinking window
6-25 from vintage

Frequently asked about Brigaldara Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

What does Brigaldara Amarone Classico taste like?

The estate describes a brilliant red, with clean aromas of red cherry and berries exalted by a floral touch. It is initially sweet with a fine glyceric sensation in the mouth, followed by a slightly bitter note with a notable tannic bite over lively red-fruit flavours.

Where does Brigaldara Amarone Classico come from?

From the historic ten hectare vineyard that surrounds the house and cellar at 250 metres, at the mouth of the Marano valley inside the Valpolicella Classica zone, on tufa-rich Monte della Masua soils.

How long is Brigaldara Amarone Classico aged?

One year in small wood and two years in large wood. It is 16.5 percent alcohol with 1.8 grams per litre of residual sugar.

Tags

cellar worthy corvina corvinone dessert passito dry firm tannin full body iconic medium acid mood bold mood savoury occasion cellar occasion special occasion winter old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat price premium rondinella

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