COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
PRODUCER
Cantine di Ora
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Amicale is produced by Cantine di Ora, an estate brand of Schenk Italian Wineries located in the Veneto region of Northern Italy. The wine represents a modern, highly accessible interpretation of the historic Veronese 'appassimento' tradition. Originally released under the commercially successful name 'Amicone', the wine was legally challenged by the regional Amarone consortium, who argued the name and style were too close to their protected designation. Consequently, Schenk renamed the wine 'Amicale' (meaning 'friendly'), maintaining the exact same award-winning recipe and accessible pricing that earned it the reputation of an 'Amarone killer' among value-seeking wine enthusiasts.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Originally named 'Amicone', it was legally challenged by the Amarone consortium and renamed 'Amicale' while keeping the same recipe.
Fact 02
A portion of the grapes undergoes 'appassimento', drying in wooden crates for up to 120 days to concentrate sugars and flavors.
Fact 03
The 2021 vintage received an impressive 97 points from Italian wine critic Luca Maroni, a score held for eight consecutive vintages.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Amicale combines two distinct methods to achieve its signature concentration. A portion of the Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes is left on the vines for late harvesting (sovramaturazione) in early October. The remaining hand-selected grapes undergo a traditional 'appassimento' process, drying in temperature and humidity-controlled rooms for up to 120 days to dehydrate and concentrate sugars. After separate fermentations in stainless steel tanks, the final blend is created. A portion of the wine is then aged for 12 months in oak tonneaux to develop complexity, while the rest remains in stainless steel to preserve fresh fruit character.
