In the glass
Aroma: dried cherry, tobacco, dried violet, cedar, leather, spice
Palate: morello cherry, dried herbs, tobacco, cedar, light dark chocolate
Speri's estate Amarone Classico reflects the six-generation family's traditional approach with large-cask ageing, producing a fresh, floral, tobacco-inflected Amarone that remains one of the most consistent classic-zone expressions.
What it pairs with
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Gnocchi al ragu di cinghiale
Wild boar ragu's fatty richness is balanced by the wine's high acidity and dried-herb character. -
Aged Asiago d'Allevo
Local mountain cheese from the Lessini hills is the classic regional pairing.
How to serve Speri 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. Gnocchi al ragu di cinghiale, Aged Asiago d'Allevo. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Speri has been farming the Monte Masua and Sant'Urbano hillsides since the 19th century and bottling Amarone since the appellation's commercial origins. The estate's philosophy is traditional large-cask ageing preserving the natural acidity and floral freshness of Corvina.
- 1958 — Speri Amarone estate bottling established
- 1874 — Speri family vineyard origins on the hillsides of Fumane
Facts
- Producer
- Speri Viticoltori
- Grapes
- Corvina (65%), Corvinone (20%), Rondinella (10%), Molinara (5%)
- Classification
- Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
- Oak
- Aged 3 years in large Slavonian oak casks
- ABV
- 15.0%
- Price
- €60-90 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8-25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1958
Frequently asked about Speri Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
What does Speri Amarone della Valpolicella Classico taste like?
On the nose, dried cherry, tobacco, dried violet, cedar, leather. On the palate, morello cherry, dried herbs, tobacco, cedar, light dark chocolate. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Speri's estate Amarone Classico reflects the six-generation family's traditional approach with large-cask ageing, producing a fresh, floral, tobacco-inflected Amarone that remains one of the most consistent classic-zone expressions.
When should I drink Speri 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 Speri Amarone della Valpolicella Classico?
Gnocchi al ragu di cinghiale is the canonical pairing; Aged Asiago d'Allevo is the other strong match. Wild boar ragu's fatty richness is balanced by the wine's high acidity and dried-herb character.
What grapes are in Speri Amarone della Valpolicella Classico?
The blend is Corvina (65%), Corvinone (20%), Rondinella (10%), Molinara (5%). The wine is classified as Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG.