Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 10 to 30 years from vintage.
vintage10 yrs30 yrs32 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 tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dried black cherry, dark chocolate, tobacco, cedar, dried plum, spice

Palate: concentrated dried cherry, espresso, mocha, cedar, sweet dark spice, iron

Il Vegro is Brigaldara's prestige single-vineyard Amarone from the Il Vegro parcel; higher Oseleta concentration and extended ageing in a mix of small and large casks produce a richer, spicier expression than the estate Classico, with excellent concentration and structure.

What it pairs with

  • Roasted venison leg with chocolate sauce
    The wine's dark chocolate notes and Oseleta pepper meet the game and cocoa richness of this preparation.
  • Aged Pecorino Romano
    Sharp sheep's milk cheese brings salt and fat contrast to the wine's concentrated dark fruit.

How to serve Brigaldara Il Vegro Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 12-14°C. Cellar temperature (12-14°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour) , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Roasted venison leg with chocolate sauce, Aged Pecorino Romano. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Il Vegro is Brigaldara's prestige statement from the Il Vegro parcel, featuring higher Oseleta and more complex oak ageing than the estate Classico. The name references the old Veronese dialect term for the elderberry, a wild plant common in the Valpolicella hillsides.

  1. 2000: First Il Vegro single-vineyard Amarone Classico release from Brigaldara

Facts

Producer
Brigaldara · visiting guide
Grapes
Corvina (70%), Corvinone (20%), Oseleta (5%), Rondinella (5%)
Classification
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
Oak
Aged 3-4 years in small French oak tonneaux (500L) and large Slavonian casks
ABV
16.0%
Price
€100-160 at retail
Drinking window
10-30 from vintage
First vintage
2000

Frequently asked about Brigaldara Il Vegro Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

What does Brigaldara Il Vegro Amarone della Valpolicella Classico taste like?

On the nose, dried black cherry, dark chocolate, tobacco, cedar, dried plum. On the palate, concentrated dried cherry, espresso, mocha, cedar, sweet dark spice. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Il Vegro is Brigaldara's prestige single-vineyard Amarone from the Il Vegro parcel; higher Oseleta concentration and extended ageing in a mix of small and large casks produce a richer, spicier expression than the estate Classico, with excellent concentration and structure.

When should I drink Brigaldara Il Vegro Amarone della Valpolicella Classico?

Drink 10-30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Brigaldara Il Vegro Amarone della Valpolicella Classico?

Roasted venison leg with chocolate sauce is the canonical pairing; Aged Pecorino Romano is the other strong match. The wine's dark chocolate notes and Oseleta pepper meet the game and cocoa richness of this preparation.

What grapes are in Brigaldara Il Vegro 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.

Tags

cellar worthy corvina corvinone dessert passito dry firm tannin full body hidden gem high acid mood bold mood contemplative occasion cellar occasion special old world oseleta pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat price fine rondinella single vineyard

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