In the glass
Aroma: dried cherry, tobacco, dark chocolate, cedar, dried violet, leather
Palate: dried plum, espresso, tobacco, cedar, dried herbs, iron
Brigaldara's Classico Amarone is known for its precise, traditional approach: careful appassimento in the estate's fruttai and mixed Slavonian/French oak ageing producing a structured, age-worthy expression.
What it pairs with
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Brasato al Amarone
The wine's dried-cherry concentration and firm tannins make it a natural match for the Veronese braised beef classic. -
Risotto with aged Monte Veronese
The local aged cheese in a risotto echoes the wine's cedar-mineral register.
How to serve Brigaldara Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 12-14°C. Cellar temperature (12-14°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour) , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Brasato al Amarone, Risotto with aged Monte Veronese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Cesari family produces Amarone from the Classico zone vineyards around the Via Brigaldara estate in San Pietro in Cariano. A meticulous approach to appassimento has made Brigaldara a consistent quality benchmark.
- 1988 — Brigaldara estate established as a producing Valpolicella Classico estate in San Pietro in Cariano
- 1988 — First Brigaldara Amarone Classico release
Facts
- Producer
- Brigaldara
- Grapes
- Corvina (70%), Corvinone (20%), Oseleta (5%), Rondinella (5%)
- Classification
- Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
- Oak
- Aged 2 years in large Slavonian oak casks and 1 year in French tonneaux (500L)
- ABV
- 15.5%
- Price
- €55-85 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8-25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1988
Frequently asked about Brigaldara Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
What does Brigaldara Amarone della Valpolicella Classico taste like?
On the nose, dried cherry, tobacco, dark chocolate, cedar, dried violet. On the palate, dried plum, espresso, tobacco, cedar, dried herbs. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Brigaldara's Classico Amarone is known for its precise, traditional approach: careful appassimento in the estate's fruttai and mixed Slavonian/French oak ageing producing a structured, age-worthy expression.
When should I drink Brigaldara Amarone della Valpolicella Classico?
Drink 8-25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Brigaldara Amarone della Valpolicella Classico?
Brasato al Amarone is the canonical pairing; Risotto with aged Monte Veronese is the other strong match. The wine's dried-cherry concentration and firm tannins make it a natural match for the Veronese braised beef classic.
What grapes are in Brigaldara Amarone della Valpolicella Classico?
The blend is Corvina (70%), Corvinone (20%), Oseleta (5%), Rondinella (5%). The wine is classified as Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG.