What kind of wine is Amarone?

Amarone is a famous Italian red wine appreciated for its unique production approach and complicated taste. The Veneto region is the birth place of Amarone, created mostly using the local grape varieties such as Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara. What makes Amarone unique is the appassimento technique, where the grapes are gently dried on straw mats for some months, which enables them to partially raisin and concentrate their sugar and flavor. The wine then goes through a long fermentation process, and finally, it is left to age in oak barrels, which adds extra character to its taste. The wine is well rounded with deep aromas and flavors of dried fruits, dark chocolate, baking spices or sometimes a touch of tobacco or leather. Amarone generally has a high level of alcohol and firm tannins, which makes it a big, age-worthy wine that goes perfectly with power dishes such as braised meats, aged cheeses, and rich pasta sauces.