The Cellar
Amarone della Valpolicella
The short answer
Amarone della Valpolicella: Dried-grape Veneto red, rich, 15–16% ABV. This is dessert with a cork in it. One glass is a full course.
- Style
- Dried-grape Veneto red, rich, 15–16% ABV
- Glass
- 64°F / 18°C, large glass, small pours
- Strength
- See the build
How Larry builds it
Pairs with: braises, aged cheese, or nothing at all
Serve: 64°F / 18°C, large glass, small pours
Larry’s rule: This is dessert with a cork in it. One glass is a full course.
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