Amarone della Valpolicella VALPANTENA 2020

Tezza Amarone della Valpolicella VALPANTENA 2020 is an exceptional, full-bodied Amarone from the renowned Valpantena valley, just north of Verona. Produced by the family-owned Tezza winery, this impressive wine combines remarkable concentration, elegance and complexity, reflecting the distinctive character of Valpantena's mineral-rich, calcareous soils. Made from organically grown grapes, it is a superb expression of traditional Amarone winemaking.

Produced from Corvina and Rondinella, carefully selected grapes undergo the traditional appassimento technique, slowly drying in temperature- and humidity-controlled lofts to concentrate their natural sugars, aromas and flavours. Following fermentation, the wine matures for 48 months in Tezza's cellar, developing impressive depth, complexity and beautifully integrated tannins.

The 2020 displays a deep ruby-red colour and a wonderfully expressive bouquet of ripe black cherries, dried plums, raisins and blackberries, complemented by dark chocolate, vanilla, liquorice, tobacco and warming spices. On the palate, it is powerful, richly concentrated and wonderfully velvety, with layers of dark fruit, structured yet rounded tannins, balanced acidity and a long, elegant finish.

Entering its prime drinking window! At six years old in 2026, this Amarone combines generous youthful fruit with emerging secondary aromas of dried figs, tobacco, cocoa and balsamic herbs. Its substantial structure and balanced freshness suggest excellent further ageing potential, with increasingly complex tertiary notes likely to develop over the coming years.

A magnificent, sophisticated Amarone – powerful yet elegant, richly textured and wonderfully age-worthy! Enjoy now after gentle aeration or continue cellaring well-stored bottles for another 6–10 years.

International Recognition – 2020 Vintage

All the following distinctions are listed specifically for the 2020 vintage on Tezza's official winery website:

• 94 Points – Luca Maroni 2026

• 92 Points – James Suckling

• 92 Points – I Vini di Veronelli 2026

• 90 Points – Concours International des Produits Biologiques et en Conversion 2025

• 4 Stars – Vinibuoni d'Italia 2026

• 2 Glasses – Gambero Rosso, Vini d'Italia 2026

• Gold Leaf – Guida Bio 2026

• 4.1/5 – Vivino (119 Ratings)