This Amarone is crafted using the traditional appassimento method, where grapes are partially dried before fermentation. Originating from the Valpolicella region, it boasts a deep garnet colour and delivers intense aromas of ripe cherries, plums, and subtle spices, reflecting the region’s rich winemaking heritage.
Amarone Pegrandi Classico DOCG 2016 – Rich and Elegant Valpolicella Red Wine (75cl)
Price range: £36.65 through £417.80
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A Masterpiece of Valpolicella Craftsmanship
Experience the depth and complexity of the Amarone Pegrandi Classico DOCG 2016, a distinguished red wine from the Valpolicella region. Crafted using the traditional appassimento method, this wine offers a harmonious balance of rich fruit flavours and refined structure.
Tasting Notes:
- Colour: Deep garnet red
- Aroma: Intense aromas of ripe cherries, plums, and subtle spices
- Palate: Full-bodied with velvety tannins, balanced acidity, and a lingering finish featuring notes of dark fruit and spice
Serving Suggestions:
- Temperature: Best served at 18–20°C
- Pairings: Complements slow-cooked meats, aged cheeses, and rich chocolate desserts
Product Details:
- Volume: 75cl
- Alcohol Content: Approximately 16%
- Region: Valpolicella, Italy
- Grape Variety: Traditional Valpolicella blend
- Vinification: Grapes are dried using the appassimento method, followed by fermentation and aging to enhance complexity
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What You Should Know About This Wine
Helpful insights on serving, pairing, and what to expect from the bottle in your glass.
On tasting, this wine is full-bodied with velvety tannins and balanced acidity. It offers a lingering finish layered with notes of dark fruit and spice, creating a harmonious balance between rich fruit flavours and refined structural elegance.
This wine pairs beautifully with slow-cooked meats like braised beef or game, aged hard cheeses such as Parmigiano-Reggiano, and rich chocolate desserts. Its full body and complex flavours stand up well to hearty, savoury dishes and indulgent flavours.
Amarone wines owe their distinctive depth to the appassimento technique, where harvested grapes are dried for several weeks. This method concentrates sugars and flavours, a practice developed over centuries in Valpolicella to create complex, age-worthy wines that perfectly reflect the local terroir and culinary traditions.