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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 8 to 25 years from vintage.

vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

With cheese

Monte Veronese Our pick Old d'allevo is the sharpest, most peppery Monte Veronese, a cheese for the end of a meal. Amarone, dry and full-bodied from dried grapes and long ageing, has the weight and alcohol to stand up to it. Serve a small piece.

How to serve Speri 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. 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.

  1. 1958Speri Amarone estate bottling established
  2. 1874Speri family vineyard origins on the hillsides of Fumane

Facts

Producer
Speri Viticoltori · visiting guide
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.

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