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Red dry
Brigaldara Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva 2016 is one of the most prestigious wines of the Brigaldara winery, combining the power of the Amarone style with unusual elegance and precision. The wine is made only from the best vintages and selected vineyards, and the long aging allows the full depth of the Valpolicella terroir to unfold. 2016 is considered an exceptionally balanced year in the region, giving the wine both concentration and freshness.
The aroma reveals notes of dried cherries, black plums, figs, blackberries and raisins. They are complemented by nuances of cocoa, dark chocolate, tobacco, leather, sweet spices and balsamic herbs.
The wine is rich, concentrated and multi-layered. The core of ripe black fruits is complemented by soft tannins, refreshing acidity and a long, warm aftertaste. Despite the high concentration and alcohol, the wine maintains balance and elegance, which are some of the most important features of this wine.
The grapes are grown in the hilly areas of Valpolicella in the Veneto region, and after harvesting they are dried using the traditional appassimento method. This process removes some of the water, which concentrates the sugar, acids and aromatics. This is what gives Amarone wines their legendary power and complexity.
After fermentation, the wine is aged for up to five years: about three years in small oak barrels and another two years in large 25 hl Slavonian oak barrels.
Serve at 16 - 18 °C. Perfect with slow-roasted beef, venison, wild boar stews, aged beef steaks, long-aged cheeses, especially Parmigiano Reggiano or older Comté.
Azienda Agricola Brigaldara is a family-owned winery located near the village of San Floriano, in the Marano della Valpolicella valley, within one of Italy’s most renowned wine regions – the Valpolicella Classico DOCG zone, north of Verona.
Founded in 1979, this family-run estate has been producing world-class wines for more than four decades, preserving the deep-rooted traditions of Valpolicella Classico while embracing sustainable viticulture.
Brigaldara manages approximately 50 hectares of land, planted with native grape varieties such as Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and others, which are used to produce Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG, Valpolicella Superiore, Ripasso, and other prestigious wines. In addition to vineyards, the estate also cultivates olive trees, from which top-quality extra virgin olive oil is produced.
While part of the vineyard land is leased, all vineyards are meticulously managed by Brigaldara’s professional team, ensuring optimal vine balance and impeccable grape quality.
Thanks to its honest pricing, authenticity, and consistently high quality, Brigaldara is highly regarded by wine experts, restaurants, and collectors worldwide. The winery regularly appears on lists of the best Valpolicella producers and receives high ratings from James Suckling, Wine Spectator, Vinous, Falstaff, and other leading wine publications.
