Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 8 to 25 years from vintage.
vintage8 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 tanninHigh acidityDryVery Long And Dry finish

Aroma: dried cherry, dark plum, chocolate, tobacco leaf, spice

Palate: intense dark fruit, velvety tannins, bitter cocoa, long persistence

Campagnola's Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is produced from appassimento-dried Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella grapes from the Classico hills. Two to three years in large Slavonian oak develop the characteristic dried fruit, dark chocolate and tobacco complexity of the DOCG's flagship wine.

What it pairs with

  • Brasato all'Amarone
    The traditional Veronese dish braised in Amarone; using the same wine in the glass is the regional custom.
  • Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano 24 months
    Crystalline aged Parmesan and the wine's dried-fruit intensity create a balance of richness and structure.
  • Braised wild boar
    The game's intensity requires Amarone's full body and structured tannins.

How to serve Cantine Campagnola 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. Brasato all'Amarone, Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano 24 months, Braised wild boar. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Campagnola began Amarone production in the late 1960s when the wine was becoming commercially recognised beyond Italy. Though best known for Bardolino, the Campagnola estate's Classico hillside vineyards provide the Corvina and Corvinone for a traditional appassimento Amarone. The Campagnola version is positioned as an accessible quality Classico DOCG rather than a prestige collector wine.

  1. 1968: Campagnola first produces Amarone della Valpolicella Classico for commercial release.
  2. 2009: Amarone della Valpolicella elevated to DOCG.

Facts

Producer
Cantine Campagnola · visiting guide
Grapes
Corvina (70%), Corvinone (20%), Rondinella (10%)
Classification
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
Oak
2-3 years in large Slavonian oak botti
ABV
15.0%
Price
EUR 35-55 at retail
Drinking window
8-25 from vintage
First vintage
1968

Frequently asked about Cantine Campagnola Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

What does Cantine Campagnola Amarone della Valpolicella Classico taste like?

On the nose, dried cherry, dark plum, chocolate, tobacco leaf, spice. On the palate, intense dark fruit, velvety tannins, bitter cocoa, long persistence. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a very long and dry finish. Campagnola's Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is produced from appassimento-dried Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella grapes from the Classico hills. Two to three years in large Slavonian oak develop the characteristic dried fruit, dark chocolate and tobacco complexity of the DOCG's flagship wine.

When should I drink Cantine Campagnola 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 Cantine Campagnola Amarone della Valpolicella Classico?

Brasato all'Amarone is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano 24 months and Braised wild boar. The traditional Veronese dish braised in Amarone; using the same wine in the glass is the regional custom.

What grapes are in Cantine Campagnola Amarone della Valpolicella Classico?

The blend is Corvina (70%), Corvinone (20%), Rondinella (10%). The wine is classified as Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG.

Tags

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