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Five Amarone Alternatives

Five Amarone Alternatives

Head-to-head with the gladiator of Italian wine

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Sep 26, 2023
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Amarone.

A wine that commands attention.

Known for its richness, full-bodied nature, and indulgence.

If it were a plane, it would be the Dreamliner 787. If it were a film, it would be Die Hard.

There should be absolutely nothing half-hearted about this Italian icon.

The reason it's such a humdinger of a wine is because it's made by partially drying grapes for several months.

This process increases the sugar content in the grapes, resulting in a wine bursting with flavour and a touch of velvety sweetness.

But here's the catch: Amarone can set you back a few of your magic beans.

Additionally, it's not always easy to determine which one is worth splashing out on.

So, if you're seeking a taste similar to Amarone without straining your budget (and one if you do want to strain your budget), please continue reading:

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