Amarone Classico DOCG “Acinatico” 2017 – Stefano Accordini

Amarone Classico DOCG “Acinatico” speaks fluently in bold, deep tones. It’s the kind of wine that fills the room. Dried cherries, cocoa, figs, and sweet spices wrap around a velvety structure with just the right edge of intensity.
It’s the kind of red that makes you sit down and breathe out.
Perfect for special dinners, gifting, or treating yourself when the evening calls for something serious, but still soulful.
Elegant, and confident. Just like the best kind of company.

Amarone della Valpolicella

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG became an international phenomenon in the 1990s. The name Amarone means “big bitter,” yet despite that, it gained fame for its bold, rich character. When done well, Amarone offers a seductive mix of structure and softness, with deep flavours and long aging potential. Typical notes include dark berries, cocoa, and raisin — the result of a unique process called appassimento. After harvest, the grapes are dried on mats or hung from rafters for several weeks. This concentrates sugars and flavours, leading to a wine with impressive texture and alcohol levels often nearing 17% ABV.
It’s big, unapologetic, and unforgettable.

Stefano Accordini

The Stefano Accordini winery is a true family affair. Led by Stefano, supported by his wife Giuseppina and their sons Tiziano and Daniele, the estate covers just 4 hectares in Negrar, the heart of Valpolicella Classica. Though not a large winery, it’s equipped with cutting-edge technology — and even more importantly, with a century of experience.

The family grows native grapes like Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella on high-altitude vineyards where limestone-rich, skeletal soils produce low yields but exceptional quality. These conditions naturally encourage the development of intense aromas, especially the spicy notes that make Valpolicella wines so distinctive.
Here, wines like Valpolicella Ripasso and Amarone reach their full expression.

Today, the fourth generation  (Giacomo, Paolo, and Marco) continues the work with the same passion and growing awareness of sustainability. All of the estate’s vineyards are farmed according to organic methods, ensuring that every bottle reflects both the land and the future they are helping to preserve.