Amarone Pegrandi Classico DOCG – Rich and Elegant Valpolicella Red Wine (75cl)
Price range: £36.65 through £417.80
Additional information
| Weight | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Bottle Quantity | 1, 6, 12 |
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 makes Amarone Pegrandi Classico DOCG from Valpolicella so distinctive?
This Amarone is a masterpiece of Valpolicella craftsmanship, produced using the traditional appassimento method where grapes are dried to concentrate flavours before fermentation. The result is a deep garnet-red wine boasting intense aromas of ripe cherries, plums, and subtle spices, with a full-bodied palate featuring velvety tannins and balanced acidity.
How should I serve Amarone Pegrandi Classico to best enjoy its flavours?
Serve this Amarone at 18–20°C to reveal its rich, complex character fully. It’s a wine that thrives with some breathing time, allowing its dark fruit and spicy notes to open up beautifully on the palate.
Which foods pair exceptionally well with Amarone Pegrandi Classico DOCG?
Amarone’s richness and velvety texture complement slow-cooked meats such as braised beef or lamb, aged cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano, and even decadent dark chocolate desserts. These pairings highlight the wine’s depth without overpowering its nuanced spice and fruit profile.
Did you know why the Valpolicella region is renowned for Amarone production?
Valpolicella’s growers have honed Amarone’s style over centuries, crafting wines that reflect the area’s unique terroir and local culinary traditions. The appassimento technique, central to Amarone, was developed here to preserve and enhance the grapes’ natural sugars and flavours, creating wines with remarkable intensity and ageing potential.