Farina Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2021
(Veneto, Italy) - [JS 93] [WS 91]

About the Winery:
Tradition, commitment and time-honored relationships, forged over almost two centuries of craftsmanship, are the pillars of success at Farina Wines. Located in the heart of Valpolicella Classica, the original historic region of Amarone and Ripasso winemaking in the Veneto, Farina is owned by Claudio and Elena Farina, two cousins who represent the third generation of this winemaking family, with the guidance of Sandro, Claudio's father. 

The Farina winery is located in San Pietro in Cariano the heart of Valpolicella Classica, the historical, original Valpolicella. Valpolicella Classica is made up of 5 villages: San Pietro in Cariano, Sant'Ambrogio, Fumane, Negrar and Marano. The wines are made from grapes grown on 45 hectares of selected vineyards of Valpolicella Classica, 10 of which belong to the Farina family and 35 that belong to historic, trusted "contributors" who have worked with Farina for many years and are dedicated to growing only the best quality grapes.

About the Wine:
Location of the Vineyards: San Pietro in Cariano

Drying: Natural drying of the grape bunches, selected and well-spaced in small crates for around 90 days. The drying rooms privilege natural drying conditions with temperature, humidity and weight loss constantly monitored.

Vinification: Bunches are destemmed, berries crushed and left on the skins in cold maceration for 5 days. One month of fermentation begins with inoculation of heated selected yeasts in stainless steel at 28° C with frequent pumping-over for 2-3 weeks. The must is pressed off the skins and transferred to cement vats where spontaneous malolactic fermentation begin.

Aging: 18 months maturation in wood, of which, 70% in large Slavonian oak barrels and 30% in barrique, followed by 6 months in cement vats, and then, refinement in bottle.
Grape varieties :70% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 10% Molinara and other native varieties

Vineyard age: 25-35 years old

Exposure: North/Southwest

Soil: A portion of calcareous matrix with gravelly outcrops, or layered with basalts. A minor presence of clay and alluvial.

Alcohol: 15%

Tasting notes:
Dark red ruby color, developing garnet hues with age. Ethereal spicy aromas with ripe dark marasca cherry. Robust full-bodied with a velvety mouthfeel and a pleasantly bitter finish. Excellent paired with game, roasted meats and aged cheeses.

Ratings and Reviews

93 Points - James Suckling:
"A dark, intense Amarone with toasted black pepper soaked in blackberries, raspberries, fresh violets and roses. Weight dominates on the full-bodied palate with thick, precise, velvety tannins and refreshing integrated acidity. Intended for aging but drinkable now." (Feb 2025)

91 Points - Wine Spectator:
"A core of dried black cherry and cranberry fruit flavors is laced with warm cinnamon and clove, dried lavender, olive, and tar-tinged mineral notes in this elegant Amarone. Medium- to full-bodied and fresh, with taut, integrated tannins firming the chewy finish. Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. Drink now through 2035." - Alison Napjus (Aug 2025)