Cantine di Ora Amicone Rosso Red Wine.

Cantine di Ora Amicone Rosso is a full-bodied Italian red wine from Veneto made using the appassimento method, bottled at 14% ABV in a 750ml format. A Berlin Wine Trophy Gold medal winner across multiple vintages, this blend of Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara delivers a richness that punches well above its weight class.

ABV: 14%

Origin: Veneto, Italy

Style: Appassimento Red Blend

Producer: Cantine di Ora

Cantine di Ora produces Amicone Rosso in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy, drawing on the same grape varieties that form the backbone of Valpolicella and Amarone. The blend—50% Corvina, 30% Rondinella, and 20% Molinara—undergoes a partial appassimento process: the healthiest and ripest grapes are hand-selected during the early October harvest, then dried on large wooden racks under controlled temperature and humidity. This concentration of sugars and flavors before fermentation yields the wine's signature depth. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, followed by slow aging in tonneaux (large French oak barrels) that contributes subtle spice and structure without overwhelming the fruit.

Serve at 16–18°C (61–64°F). This wine is at its best poured into a large-bowled glass with 15–20 minutes of breathing time, which allows the dried-fruit complexity to fully open up.

Best For

• Weeknight dinners that call for a rich red without a premium price tag

• Introducing someone to the appassimento style before stepping up to Amarone

• Pairing with a hearty Italian pasta course or Sunday roast

• Gifting a wine lover who enjoys Valpolicella Ripasso