San Michele
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Valpolicella Classica
2019
Vintage
Varietal
Corvina
Where it is, November 2026
Approaching Peak: the peak window is ahead.
This bottle is in its drinking window. Its peak runs from 2027 through 2043.
The ‘19 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico.
San Michele Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2019 is a Corvina from Valpolicella Classica, Italy.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
San Michele's 2019 Amarone should evoke dried cherry, black plum and baking spice, followed by a savory herbal note. Corvina from Valpolicella Classica is expected to feel dense and rounded, with ripe fruit balanced by firm tannin and enough acidity to prevent heaviness. Peak maturity is projected for 2027 to 2043, with the window continuing through 2048. Expect a lingering, warm finish of dried fruit, pepper and earth.
The 2019 vintage
San Michele's 2019 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is a Corvina from Valpolicella Classica, Italy.
About San Michele
San Michele's Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is a Corvina from Valpolicella Classica, Italy.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Braised beef short ribs with rosemary jus
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Herb-crusted lamb shank with polenta
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Duck breast with black cherry glaze
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
Frequently Asked
What is San Michele Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2019?
San Michele Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2019 is a Corvina from Valpolicella Classica, Italy.
When should San Michele Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2019 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2025-2048. Within that arc, the peak window is 2027-2043. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with San Michele Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2019?
Pair this wine with Braised beef short ribs with rosemary jus; Herb-crusted lamb shank with polenta; or Duck breast with black cherry glaze.