Red Wines

Veneto

The wines of Veneto reflect the richness of a region with hills, lakes, and fertile plains. The famous Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG, an intense and structured red, is joined by fresh and aromatic whites like Prosecco DOC and Soave DOC, showcasing the variety and elegance of the Veneto territory. Every glass reflects picturesque landscapes, centuries-old traditions, and the winemaking passion of one of Italy’s most renowned wine regions.

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Valpolicella Ripasso DOC 2021 - FNA

€12.90

2020 15% 0,75 lt

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2020 - FNA

€24.90

Santi Santico Amarone 2021 Gift Box | Valpolicella DOCG

New 2020 0,75 lt

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Santico 2021 - Santi [Gift Box]

€33.90

Valpolicella DOC Villa Fura 2022 in vendita online

2022 12.5% 0,75 lt

Valpolicella DOC 2022 - Villa Fura

€9.00

Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso DOC Villa Fura 2022 on sale online

2022 14% 0,75 lt

Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso DOC 2022 - Villa Fura

€11.50

Masi Costasera 2021 | Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG

2020 15%

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Costasera 2021 - Masi

€42.90

Valpolicella Ripasso Zenato 2021 at the best price

2020 14% 0,75 lt

Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC Ripassa 2021 - Zenato

€21.90

Bertani Valpolicella Ripasso Valpantena 2023 | Etilika

New 2023 0,75 lt

Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Valpantena 2023 - Bertani

€12.90

Quintarelli Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2019 | Etilika

-14% New 2019 15% 0,75 lt

Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC 2019 - Quintarelli Pre-Order

€95.00~~€110.00~~

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Amarone Campi Lunghi 2012 I Campi for Sale Online

2012 16% 0,75 lt

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Campi Lunghi 2012 - I Campi

€42.00

Bolla Le Poiane Amarone Classico 2021 | Etilika

New 2020 15% 0,75 lt

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Le Poiane 2021 - Bolla

€29.00

Bertani Amarone Classico 2016 Wooden Case | 750 ml

New 2016 15% 0,75 lt

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2016 - Bertani [Cassetta di Legno]

€121.00

Amarone della Valpolcella BIO Ripa della Volta 2021 - Ottella

2020 15% 0,75 lt

Amarone della Valpolcella BIO 2021 - Ripa della Volta

€45.00

Quintarelli Amarone 2019 | Valpolicella Classico DOCG

-11% New 2019 16.5% 0,75 lt

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2019 - Quintarelli Pre-Order

€319.00~~€360.00~~

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Valpolicella Ripasso BIO DOC Ripa della Volta 2020 - Ottella

2020 14.5% 0,75 lt

Valpolicella Ripasso BIO DOC 2020 - Ripa della Volta

€19.90

Zenato Sergio Amarone Classico Riserva 2019 | Etilika

New 2019 17% 0,75 lt

Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva DOCG Sergio Zenato 2019 - Zenato

€108.70

Montregradella Sartori Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2020 for Sale Online

2020 13.5% 0,75 lt

Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC Montegradella 2020 - Sartori

€16.00

Valpolicella Ripasso Le Poiane Bolla 2020 on Sale

2020 14% 0,75 lt

Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC Le Poiane 2020 - Bolla

€15.90

Zenato Amarone Classico DOCG 2021 | Etilika

New 2020 16.5% 0,75 lt

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2021 - Zenato

€58.00

Amarone Classico Quintarelli 2018 on sale

2016 16.5% 0,75 lt

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2018 - Quintarelli

€350.00

-5% Box 14.5% 0,75 lt

Elvio Cogno Tasting Box [Box 2 bottles]

€155.00~~€164.00~~

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Amarone Valpantena Bertani 2021 at Discounted Price

2020 15.5% 0,75 lt

Amarone della Valpolicella Valpantena DOCG 2021 - Bertani

€36.50

Valpolicella Superiore Monte Lodoletta Dal Forno Romano 2015 at the Best Price

2016 14.5% 0,75 lt

Valpolicella Superiore DOC Monte Lodoletta 2018 - Dal Forno Romano

€130.00

Amarone Santico Santi 2019 Boxed on Offer

2020 15% 0,75 lt

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Santico 2020 - Santi [Astucciato]

€33.90

Why Veneto reds tell an entire winemaking story

Veneto is one of Italy's most prolific regions for red wine, offering completely different styles within just a few dozen kilometres. From the hills of Valpolicella, a stone's throw from Lake Garda, comes one of Italy's most original wine families, built around a single technique, grape drying, able to turn the same vineyard into radically different products in style and intensity.

Valpolicella, Amarone, and Bardolino: the territories of Veneto's reds

Valpolicella, between Verona and Lake Garda, is based on a blend of Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella. In its base version it offers a light, fruity red, but the territory's real distinctiveness lies in the drying process: the best grapes are left to dry for months on racks, losing water and concentrating sugars and aromas. This process gives rise to Amarone della Valpolicella, a dry, alcoholic, enveloping wine, and Recioto della Valpolicella, its sweeter and older counterpart. Ripasso, meanwhile, gains its structure by re-fermenting the base wine on Amarone's leftover skins, a process that gives it a character somewhere between a classic Valpolicella and an Amarone. Not far away, on the shores of Lake Garda, the Bardolino denomination uses a similar blend to produce lighter, more easy-drinking reds.

From light Bardolino to Amarone: the styles of Veneto's reds

Bardolino and base Valpolicella represent the most immediate, fresh, low-tannin style, made for everyday drinking. Ripasso raises the level of structure and alcoholic warmth while remaining a relatively accessible wine. Amarone represents the peak of concentration, with a full body, notes of dried fruit and spice, and an alcohol content often above 15%. Recioto, sweet and made from dried grapes, closes the circle with a completely different register, better suited to quiet sipping than classic food pairing.

At the table with Veneto reds: pairings that work

Bardolino and young Valpolicella lightly accompany cured meats, first courses, and everyday Venetian cuisine. The more structured Ripasso pairs well with grilled red meats and semi-aged cheeses. Amarone deserves important dishes, such as braises, game, or a risotto made with Amarone itself, able to stand up to its intensity. Recioto, finally, suits an end-of-meal moment with blue cheeses or dark chocolate.

Which Veneto red to choose, depending on the occasion

For an everyday meal, a Valpolicella or a Bardolino remain the most natural choices. For an occasion calling for more structure without sacrificing drinkability, Ripasso offers a good compromise. Anyone seeking an intense experience to be savoured slowly will find their label in Amarone. For an original end to a meal, Recioto della Valpolicella offers a sweet, enveloping finish.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between Amarone and Ripasso?

Amarone is made entirely from grapes dried for months, while Ripasso is a base wine re-fermented on Amarone's leftover skins: the result is a wine more structured than a normal Valpolicella but less concentrated than a true Amarone.

Is Recioto della Valpolicella the same wine as Amarone?

No, they share the same grape-drying process, but Recioto retains some residual sugar, making it sweet, while Amarone is fermented until the sugars are exhausted, resulting in a dry wine.

Why does Amarone have such high alcohol content?

Drying concentrates the sugars in the grape, which fermentation turns into alcohol: the result is a wine that easily exceeds 15%, while still keeping balance thanks to its overall structure.

Do Bardolino and Valpolicella use the same grapes?

Yes, both are based mainly on Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella, but they come from different areas, and Bardolino, produced near Lake Garda, generally gives lighter wines.