Cantina Di Verona Amarone
Small allocation Amarone and Ripasso, kept in Commack.
The story behind Cantina Di Verona
Amarone is the great red of Valpolicella, made from Corvina and its blending partners grown in the hills north of Verona. The grapes are dried for months before pressing, which concentrates sugar and flavor and gives the wine its deep color, dried cherry and fig character, and firm structure. Ripasso is the lighter cousin, passed over the spent Amarone skins to pick up weight and depth.
We keep Cantina Di Verona in the shop in Commack in very small numbers, one or two bottles at a time. Ask us at the counter and we will tell you what is on the shelf today.
Explore the Cantina Di Verona range
Two bottles from Cantina Di Verona, the everyday Ripasso and the Amarone itself, both in 750mL.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantina Di Verona Ripasso 750mL | Red wine, Ripasso della Valpolicella | 750mL | Lighter Amarone style, dried cherry, easy with food |
| Cantina Di Verona Amarone Della Valp 750mL | Red wine, Amarone della Valpolicella | 750mL | Rich dried fruit, firm tannin, slow sipping red |
Which Cantina Di Verona is right for you?
The Ripasso sits at $16.98 and the Amarone at $39.98, both for the 750mL bottle. That spread is honest for the category: Ripasso is the weeknight pour, Amarone is the bottle you open when the table is set for something bigger. Stock is one or two bottles at a time, so call ahead if you want one held.
Wants real Valpolicella weight without the Amarone price tag.
Wants a structured red to carry a long braised meal.
Cantina Di Verona cocktails and pairings
Serve both at cellar temperature, and give the Amarone time in the glass or a decanter.