Cantina Valpantena Amarone Torre Del Falasco 2007

Cantina Valpantena Amarone Torre Del Falasco 2007 is a full-bodied Amarone della Valpolicella produced via traditional appassimento in a 750ml bottle at approximately 15% ABV. This 2007 vintage earned an 88/100 score on Wine Searcher and displays the concentrated, dried-fruit intensity that defines well-aged Amarone from a cooperative with deep roots in the Valpantena valley.

Quick Facts: ABV: ~15%  |  Origin: Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy  |  Vintage: 2007  |  Producer: Cantina Valpantena (Cantina Sociale della Valpantena)

Production & Heritage

Cantina Sociale della Valpantena is a cooperative winery located in the Valpantena sub-valley of Valpolicella in Veneto, Italy. The Torre Del Falasco Amarone is made from hand-picked Corvina and Rondinella grapes that undergo the traditional appassimento process — drying on straw mats for several months to concentrate sugars, aromas, and phenolic compounds before fermentation. This technique, central to Amarone production, transforms fresh fruit into a dense, layered wine with significant alcohol and extract, and the 2007 vintage has had over fifteen years to develop tertiary complexity in bottle.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with ripe plums and dried raisins before moving into darker tones of leather, mocha, and bittersweet chocolate. Herbal undertones and a subtle earthiness add depth beneath the concentrated fruit.

Taste: On the palate, entry is broad and generous with overripe plum, dried dates, and blackcurrant. The mid-palate is full-bodied and round, carrying a slightly sweet sensation balanced by firm, present tannins. Blueberry and dark cherry notes persist alongside herbal complexity as the wine opens up.

Finish: The finish is long and warming, with lingering chocolate, leather, and dried herb character. Tannins remain structured but approachable, leaving a lasting impression of concentrated dark fruit and spice.

How to Drink Torre Del Falasco 2007

Serve at 16–18°C (60–65°F) and decant for at least an hour to allow the aged tannins to soften and the complex aromatics to fully express themselves. Neat in a large-bowled glass is the ideal approach for a wine of this age and intensity.

Best For

• Pairing with a winter braised-meat dinner
• Gifting to an Italian wine enthusiast who appreciates aged vintages
• Anchoring a vertical tasting of Amarone across multiple vintages
• Celebrating a milestone occasion with a contemplative, full-bodied red

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Torre Del Falasco 2007 taste like? This Amarone is dominated by ripe plum, dried date, and leather flavors, with secondary notes of chocolate, mocha, and herbs supported by firm tannins and a full, round body.

How does Torre Del Falasco Amarone compare to a Valpolicella Ripasso? Ripasso is often described as a more affordable alternative to Amarone, sharing similar full-bodied attributes but lacking the extreme concentration and depth that the full appassimento drying process gives Amarone. Torre Del Falasco 2007, as a true Amarone, delivers greater complexity, higher alcohol, and more pronounced dried-fruit character than most Ripasso bottlings.

Is Torre Del Falasco 2007 good for sipping on its own? Yes — its concentrated fruit, layered complexity, and mature tannins make it an excellent contemplative wine best enjoyed neat after decanting for at least an hour.

Where is Torre Del Falasco made? Torre Del Falasco Amarone is produced by Cantina Sociale della Valpantena, a cooperative winery situated in the Valpantena sub-valley within the Valpolicella appellation of Veneto, northern Italy.

What foods pair well with Torre Del Falasco 2007? Osso buco or braised short ribs, whose rich meat flavors complement the wine's density. Aged hard cheeses such as Parmigiano-Reggiano or aged Piave echo its savory, umami qualities. Dark chocolate desserts mirror its mocha and cocoa undertones. Venison or wild boar ragù matches its earthy, leathery complexity.

What sizes does Torre Del Falasco come in? The standard bottling is 750ml.

Is Torre Del Falasco 2007 worth the price? Torre Del Falasco positions as a mid-range Amarone offering solid quality for the category, especially considering the 2007 vintage age and the concentration inherent to the appassimento method — it represents accessible entry into aged Amarone without ultra-premium pricing.

Why Torre Del Falasco 2007?

The 2007 vintage provides something increasingly rare in this price tier: genuine bottle age on a traditionally made Amarone. Years of slow evolution have integrated the tannins and transformed primary fruit into a layered profile of dried stone fruit, leather, and dark spice. Cantina Valpantena's cooperative model draws grapes from across the Valpantena valley, and the hand-picking and straw-mat drying for the Torre Del Falasco line represent the top of their production hierarchy. For drinkers seeking Amarone's hallmark power and complexity without venturing into single-estate pricing, this bottling delivers authentic appassimento character with the added dimension only time can provide.