Amarone is made using a unique winemaking technique called appassimento, where the harvested grapes are dried on racks or straw mats for several months to concentrate their sugars and flavors before fermentation. This results in a rich, full-bodied wine with higher alcohol content and intense flavors.
Amarone wines are characterized by their rich, complex flavors of dried fruit (such as raisins, figs, and prunes), along with notes of dark cherry, chocolate, tobacco, and spice..
