2021 Cantine di Ora - Veneto Rosso IGT Amicale (750ml)

Amicale (formerly called Amicone) comes from Cantine di Ora, part of the Swiss Schenk family’s wine group, which dates back to 1893. It’s built on the same grapes as Valpolicella and Amarone: 50% Corvina, 30% Rondinella and 20% Molinara. Some of the grapes are partially dried before fermentation in the appassimento tradition, and the wine sees some oak. The result is a rich, velvety, Amarone-inspired red at an everyday price. Deep ruby with ripe dark cherry, black berries and a hint of raisin, plus rose petal, earthy spice, licorice, vanilla and a touch of chocolate on a full, round, smooth palate. The 2021 took Double Gold from Gilbert & Gaillard. A crowd-pleaser with grilled steak, braised short ribs, lasagna or aged Parmigiano.