Osso Buco alla Milanese
Concentrated dried-grape richness matches slow-cooked veal shanks.
Amarone della Valpolicella
Concentrated dried-grape red with velvety power for rich braises and aged cheeses.
Body: fullAcidity: mediumTannin: highSweetness: dry Grape: Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara Region: Veneto, Italy
About This Style
Amarone della Valpolicella is a red built on Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara from Veneto, Italy. Expect concentrated dried-grape red with velvety power for rich braises and aged cheeses.
Pairing Principles
- Dried fruit intensity matches slow-cooked, reduced sauces.
- Velvety tannins wrap around aged hard cheeses.
- Avoid: delicate seafood, spicy curries.
Signature Aromas
dried cherrychocolatetobacco
Plays Nicely With
Beef Bourguignon
Velvety tannins and dried fruit intensity handle wine-braised beef.
Steer Clear Of
delicate seafoodspicy curries
Label Inspiration
Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella 2018
Veneto, Italy • splurge
Dried cherry, chocolate, and tobacco with velvety texture and long finish.
Featured Dishes
Beef Bourguignon
Velvety tannins and dried fruit intensity handle wine-braised beef.
Osso Buco alla Milanese
Concentrated dried-grape richness matches slow-cooked veal shanks.
FAQ
- What foods pair best with Amarone della Valpolicella?
- Amarone della Valpolicella shines with Osso Buco alla Milanese; its structure matches the dish without overpowering it.
- How should I serve Amarone della Valpolicella?
- Serve just below room temperature (around 60–64°F) to keep fruit lively and tannins smooth.
- When should I avoid pouring Amarone della Valpolicella?
- Skip it with delicate seafood, spicy curries—those pairings tend to clash with its structure.
Adjacent Styles
Langhe Barolo
Firm tannins and lifted aromatics give structure to braised dishes and earthy sides.
Brunello di Montalcino
Powerful Sangiovese with firm structure that demands rich, savory meat dishes.