Casalforte Amarone della Valpolicella 75cl, 15%

Description

Casalforte Amarone della Valpolicella 75cl, 15% is a full-bodied Italian red from Veneto, made in the traditional Amarone style from Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara and Corvinone grapes. Your listing states that the grapes are dried until January following the harvest and that the wine is then aged in oak for 24 months, giving it the depth, concentration and warmth expected from a classic Amarone.

What makes this bottle especially attractive is the way it combines richness with polish. The published descriptions point to Morello cherry, plump blackberry, dried fig, prune, spice and dark bitter chocolate, while the tannins are described as soft and the overall wine as balanced, complex and elegant. That gives it the kind of broad, serious profile that works both for a dinner table and for a stronger premium wine shelf.

Why Choose Casalforte Amarone della Valpolicella 75cl, 15%

Casalforte Amarone della Valpolicella 75cl, 15% stands out because it delivers the classic Amarone character of dried-fruit richness, oak depth and warming spice at a strong but polished 15% ABV. The traditional drying process and oak ageing give it more body and intensity than a standard Valpolicella, while the soft tannins help keep it smooth and approachable for a serious red.

Ideal For.

This bottle is ideal for red wine drinkers who enjoy rich, dry Italian wines with black cherry, dried fruit, spice and a fuller mouthfeel.

It is ideal for pairing with roast meats, braised dishes and mature cheeses, which suit the wine’s depth, structure and warming finish.

It is also ideal for gifting or for adding a more serious Amarone to a home wine collection. This is an inference based on its traditional production method, oak ageing and premium full-bodied style.

Product Details

Product Name: Casalforte Amarone della Valpolicella 75cl, 15%.

Category: Italian red wine / Amarone della Valpolicella.

Winery: Casalforte.

Producer: Cantine Riondo.

Country: Italy.

Region: Veneto / Valpolicella / Amarone della Valpolicella.

Grapes: Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara, Corvinone.

Production Method: Traditional Amarone method with grapes dried after harvest.

Oak Ageing: 24 months in oak is stated on your listing. Another merchant description for the 2019 DOCG notes around 12 months in small oak barrels, so oak maturation is clear even if the exact ageing detail may vary by vintage or listing.

Bottle Size: 75cl.

ABV: 15%.

Allergens: Contains sulfites.

Bottle Count: No confirmed public outturn was found in the reviewed sources.

Collector’s Note

This bottle has good collector appeal because Amarone already sits in a more serious part of the Italian wine category, and Casalforte presents it in a classic, recognisable style. It is not a rare limited-edition wine, but it does carry the richer image and stronger shelf presence that many buyers want from an Amarone.

It is also attractive because the production story is easy to explain and easy to sell: dried grapes, high concentration, oak ageing and a full-bodied finish. That usually gives the wine broader appeal than a lighter red and helps it feel more premium on the shelf. This is an inference based on the reviewed product descriptions and Amarone production details.