The Veneto's most important red wine appellation in the hills northwest of Verona, producing Valpolicella from Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes in multiple styles: the light, fresh DOC Classico; the dried-grape Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG (one of Italy's greatest red wines); the semi-sweet Recioto; and the rich Ripasso method (re-fermented on Amarone skins). The appellation's range from light luncheon wine to the world's most powerful dry red is unique.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | Outstanding Valpolicella vintage; Amarone of extraordinary concentration and Ripasso of elegant depth. |
| 2021 | — | Classic vintage; the Classico zone produced Corvina of exceptional varietal purity and Amarone of great structure. |
| 2020 | — | Benchmark year; Dal Forno and Quintarelli Amarone from this vintage will require decades of aging. |
| 2019 | — | Finest Valpolicella vintage of the modern era; Amarone of legendary concentration and complexity at all quality levels. |
| 2018 | — | Excellent vintage; the appassimento conditions were ideal, producing Amarone of perfect balance between power and freshness. |