Lavarini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

Vintage 2017
by Lavarini Vini
Varietal Corvina
Color red
Region igt Veneto,Veneto
Country Italy
Medal Score
9.0
3 competition medals

Tasting Notes

Aromas
dried black cherrydark chocolatetobaccofigleathervanilla
Palate

Full-bodied with velvety, well-integrated tannins, low acidity typical of the appassimento process, and a rich, opulent texture with layers of concentrated dried fruit and spice.

Finish

The finish is long and warming, lingering with notes of bitter cocoa, dried plum, and a hint of sweet oak spice.

Food Pairings
  • • braised short ribs
  • • aged Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • • wild boar ragù over pappardelle
  • • duck confit
  • • dark chocolate torte
Serving Temp
18-20°C
Drink Window
Now through 2032

Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.

Competition Medals

Double Gold Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2022
Silver IWSC International Wine & Spirit Competition 2021
Bronze Decanter World Wine Awards 2023

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