Amarone della Valpolicella surpasses the average Italian red in intensity, due to its unique appassimento method where grapes dry for 120 days, concentrating sugars and flavours. The result is a 15-16% ABV wine with dark cherry and chocolate notes, costing roughly $50 per bottle. Compared to Recioto della Valpolicella, Amarone uses less residual sugar—often under 5 grams per litre—creating a drier profile ideal for pairing with aged cheeses. The 2017 vintage produced 20% fewer bottles due to harvest conditions, making it a sought-after collector's item.
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