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