Musella Amarone della Valpolicella 2018

Musella Amarone della Valpolicella 2018
Rich, velvety, and beautifully composed, this Amarone opens with black cherry, ripe red fruit, fig, sweet baking spice, chocolate, and a warm, savory depth that feels both generous and polished. On the palate, it is full-bodied with silky texture, lifted acidity, and a long, resonant finish that makes it especially lovely with braised meats, roasted game, or dare we say Al's Italian Beef sandwiches.

Key Details:

Producer: Musella — a historic estate just outside Verona, with its cellar set in a restored 16th-century rural court surrounded by a large estate. Musella is known for thoughtful farming and a strong commitment to biodynamic viticulture, with Demeter certification noted by importer materials. 

Region / Appellation: Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG, Veneto, Italy. Musella’s estate lies northeast of Verona, on the hills between Montorio and the Valle d’Illasi.

Varietal: 45% Corvina, 50% Corvinone, 5% Rondinella, and 5% Oseleta. 

Vintage: 2018

Style / ABV: Dry red wine; 15.5% ABV. The wine is made from softly pressed grapes with low-temperature fermentation and a long maceration, then matured in French oak tonneaux and large barrels, followed by additional bottle aging before release.

Why It’s Special: This wine is special because it brings together Musella’s biodynamic philosophy with the depth and drama of Amarone and maintains freshness. The blend of native Valpolicella grapes, the estate’s hillside setting near Verona, and the long, careful élevage give the wine both richness and a very clear sense of place.

Food Pairing: Excellent with braised short ribs, roast lamb, venison, aged Parmigiano Reggiano, wild mushroom dishes, or slow-cooked beef. Its concentration, spice, and polished texture make it especially beautiful with smashburgers, and holiday dinners.