Instructions

1. Amorone is made in Veneto, the same region that makes Valpolicella. The wine's full name is Amarone della Valpolicella.

2. Understand what makes Amarone special. Once the grapes are picked from the vine, they are laid to rest for three to four months in a well-ventilated room. This concentrates the flavor of the grapes, lending to the big bold flavors of Amarone.

3. Learn how Amarone tastes. The flavors of lush, dark fruits are evident in both the smell and taste of the wine. Amarone strikes a perfect balance among tannin, alcohol and acidity.

4. Discover Amarone Classico. To be labeled Classico, the wine must be produced in the original Valpolicella Appellation. Amarone Classicos are considered to be of higher quality than simple Amarones.

5. Let it breathe. Whether young our old, this wine requires breathing to allow the complex flavors to open up.