Amarone and the Fine Wines of Verona

The Veronese wine regions of Soave and Valpolicella, known for producing Amarone, face a reputation for cheap, poor-quality wines. However, Italian wine specialist Michael Garner highlights a shift towards quality driven by producers inspired by the area's potential for fine wine. The regions produce versatile wines that are deliciously drinkable and relatively affordable, with the flavor and structure to accompany a wide range of foods. Garner's book provides a history, geography, grape varieties, and winemaking approach, along with a capsule profile of around 100 producers and analysis of their best and most distinctive wines. It is a gateway to a misunderstood wine region for students, wine business professionals, and wine adventurers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 284 pages
Publication date: 06 February 2024
Publisher: ACADEMIE DU VIN LIBRARY LIMITED

The Veronese wine regions of Soave and Valpolicella, renowned for producing Amarone, are now producing some of the world's most exceptional wines. However, these regions face a reputation for producing cheap and low-quality wines due to industrial-scale production during the economic depression following the Second World War. In his book "Amarone and the Fine Wines of Verona," Italian wine specialist Michael Garner explores a remarkable shift in focus towards achieving new levels of quality driven by a generation of producers who are inspired by the immense potential of these regions to produce fine wine.

Both Soave and Valpolicella produce versatile wines that are not only deliciously drinkable but also relatively affordable. These wines possess the flavor and structure to complement a wide range of foods. In Valpolicella, the famous Amarone has gained comparable status to Barolo and Brunello di Montalcino, while Soave overlaps with the Lessini Durello denomination, where sparkling wine is produced from the rare local white grape Durella.

Garner begins "Amarone and the Fine Wines of Verona" with a comprehensive summary of the region's history, followed by a detailed exploration of its geography, grape varieties, and winemaking practices. He then delves into the characteristics and wine styles of each denomination, providing a comprehensive profile of around 100 producers. The book also includes analysis of some of the finest and most distinctive wines produced in these regions.

For students of wine, those in the wine business, and wine enthusiasts alike, "Amarone and the Fine Wines of Verona" serves as a gateway to a misunderstood and captivating wine region. It offers a deeper understanding of the craftsmanship, passion, and dedication that go into producing these exceptional wines, and encourages readers to explore the rich and diverse world of Veronese wines.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913141547