The Amarone Riserva is a wine which ages very well. A good preserved bottle of Amarone Riserva can be very tasty also for 10-15 years. The ageeing of Amarone Riserva takes place in oakbarrels and then in barriques. The ageing period between the wine-making and the bottling IMBOTTIGLIAMENTO must be longer than 2 years. Amarone can become „Riserva“ when it is ageed for 4 years since the 1st November after the wine-making and it has a ESTRATTO SECCO of 32,0 g/l. Production area: Veneto Name: Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva DOCG Best years: 1983, 1988, 1990, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2006, 2008 5 best wineries (best scores by Wine Advocate): Quintarelli, Dal Forno Romano, Tedeschi, Masi, Tommasi Colour: ruby red Bouquet: fruity, full-bodied Taste: unique, with tannins Accompainments: red meats, game, salami and ageed cheese