Few wine styles are as universally beloved as Amarone. Bold, layered, powerfully expressed flavours, great depth and a luxurious, velvety mouthfeel have seen Amarone take its place alongside Barolo and Brunello as an iconic Italian expression. Pair with steak or ribs.

70% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 5% Molinara. Smoky, vanilla with stewed fruit and coffee nose. Great fruit concentration of red plums in the mouth, fresh acidity and forest floor aromas on the finish. Score - 96. (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2021)

Dried berry, red brick and bark character to the nose. Full-bodied with spicy fruit bound in lightly firm tannin and oak, producing a long finish. This feels very young and needs to unwind a bit more to bring out the complexity that lies under the surface. But it's there, so worth waiting for. A sturdy red, built for the long term. Try from 2025. Score - 94. (jamessuckling.com, March 20, 2023)

The Farina family's long history as farmers and winemakers in the Valpolicella Classica region of Veneto is evident in this excellent Ripasso. High-quality fruit has produced a wine with balanced acidity and soft tannins. Dried fruit and floral notes interplay with spice and chocolate elements that follow on the palate.

Ripasso revives young Valpolicella wine on Amarone pomace, concentrating colour, texture and depth. Farina's take bursts with black plum, dried raspberry and a hint of anise over a gentle pepper lift. Its supple weight and lively acidity shine beside hearty stews or turkey burgers. Drink: 2025-2027. Score - 90. (nataliemaclean.com, June 21, 2025)