Amarone

English

/ˌaməˈɹəʊnɪ/, /ˌɑməˈɹoʊneɪ/

noun
Definitions
  • An Italian full-bodied ruby to garnet red wine, characterized by a pungent, almost bitter taste. It is made in the Valpolicella region from dried-after-picking grapes of the Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara varieties.

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian amarone derived from Venetian amaron.

Origin

Venetian

amaron

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