Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico 2022

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico by Benedetti La Villa

This Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG is produced by Benedetti La Villa from hand selected grapes grown in the historic Valpolicella Classica area. The wine reflects a traditional approach focused on structure, balance, and long aging potential.

Grapes are harvested by hand at full maturity and placed in wooden trays, where they rest for several months in dedicated drying lofts. This natural drying process concentrates sugars, aromas, and phenolic compounds. At the end of January, the grapes are destemmed and pressed. The resulting must and skins undergo a slow fermentation in stainless steel tanks, allowing for gentle extraction and aromatic precision.

After fermentation, the wine ages for several months in small to medium sized oak barrels, followed by further refinement in bottle. The robust structure, marked acidity, and high concentration of alcohol, glycerine, and polyphenols make this Amarone particularly suitable for long aging.

In the glass, it shows a deep garnet red color. The nose is intense and complex, with notes of cherry and morello cherry, plum compote, coffee, cocoa, nutmeg, and an elegant balsamic touch. On the palate, the structured profile is fully consistent with the aromas, offering depth, balance, and persistence.

This Amarone pairs naturally with game, braised meats, and aged cheeses, and rewards time and patience both in the glass and in the cellar.

Benedetti La Villa is a family run winery rooted in four generations of winemaking. Generous vineyards, sun exposed hills, and lean, limestone rich, stony soils define the estate’s setting. Since the late nineteenth century, beginning with Domenico Benedetti and continued by Giuseppe, Adriano, and today by Simone and Matteo Benedetti, the family has cultivated these lands following a natural and respectful approach to viticulture.