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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninhigh
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 above is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedHigh tanninHigh acidityDryVery Long And Dry finish

Aroma: dried cherry, dark plum, tobacco, chocolate, dried fig

Palate: intense dark fruit, bitter chocolate, espresso, spice, full structure

Guerrieri Rizzardi's Amarone expresses the Classico zone from an estate with over 350 years of Valpolicella history. The extended appassimento (drying) of Corvina and Corvinone grapes concentrates flavour into a wine of great intensity. Three years in Slavonian botti soften the tannins while preserving the dried-fruit character.

What it pairs with

  • Brasato all'Amarone (beef braised in Amarone) The classic regional pairing: using the same wine in the sauce as in the glass.More wines for beef stew →
  • Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano The wine's tannic structure and dried fruit character are amplified by the crystalline salt of aged Parmesan.More wines for aged hard cheese →
  • Dark chocolate fondant The chocolate and espresso notes in Amarone create a natural affinity with dark chocolate desserts.More wines for chocolate →

With cheese

Piave Our pick An aged Piave Vecchio or Riserva is savoury, intense and crumbly, never spicy, per Qualigeo and the consortium. Amarone, dry but rich from dried grapes, with full body and firm tannin, stands up to that concentration.

How to serve Guerrieri Rizzardi Villa Rizzardi 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 (beef braised in Amarone), Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, Dark chocolate fondant. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Although the Guerrieri Rizzardi estate dates from 1649, the modern Amarone label was established in the late 1960s when Amarone became commercially recognised. Villa Rizzardi Amarone is produced from the estate's Valpolicella Classico vineyards, where grapes undergo traditional appassimento for 90-120 days before pressing.

  1. 1968Guerrieri Rizzardi begins commercial Amarone production under the Villa Rizzardi label.
  2. 2009Amarone della Valpolicella elevated to DOCG from DOC.

Facts

Producer
Guerrieri Rizzardi · visiting guide
Grapes
Corvina (65%), Corvinone (20%), Rondinella (15%)
Classification
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
Oak
3 years in large Slavonian oak botti
ABV
15.5%
Price
EUR 45-70 at retail
Drinking window
8-25 from vintage
First vintage
1968

Frequently asked about Guerrieri Rizzardi Villa Rizzardi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

What does Guerrieri Rizzardi Villa Rizzardi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico taste like?

On the nose, dried cherry, dark plum, tobacco, chocolate, dried fig. On the palate, intense dark fruit, bitter chocolate, espresso, spice, full structure. Structurally full-bodied, high tannins, high acidity with a very long and dry finish. Guerrieri Rizzardi's Amarone expresses the Classico zone from an estate with over 350 years of Valpolicella history. The extended appassimento (drying) of Corvina and Corvinone grapes concentrates flavour into a wine of great intensity. Three years in Slavonian botti soften the tannins while preserving the dried-fruit character.

When should I drink Guerrieri Rizzardi Villa Rizzardi 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 Guerrieri Rizzardi Villa Rizzardi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico?

Brasato all'Amarone (beef braised in Amarone) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano and Dark chocolate fondant. The classic regional pairing: using the same wine in the sauce as in the glass.

What grapes are in Guerrieri Rizzardi Villa Rizzardi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico?

The blend is Corvina (65%), Corvinone (20%), Rondinella (15%). The wine is classified as Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG.

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