Giare Amarone

Giare Amarone, the Grappa from the pomace of great wines

The Giare Amarone from Marzadro is a grappa made from the pomace of Amarone della Valpolicella – Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara – aged for at least 36 months in oak barrels. Full-bodied and velvety, with notes of raisins and chocolate in the glass – the perfect digestif for festive evenings and long conversations.

Giare Amarone is the Amarone grappa from Distilleria Marzadro in Trentino: distilled from the pomace of Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara, the grape varieties used to create the famous Amarone in Valpolicella. It is aged for at least 36 months in oak barrels – long enough for the fruit, wood, and spice to reach a perfect balance.

The aroma combines dried fruit, vanilla, and mature wood with Amarena cherry and a hint of cocoa. On the palate, it is full-bodied and round, with fine tannins and a velvety 41% ABV. Truly remarkable.

Raisins, Amarena cherry, and dark chocolate

Giare Amarone has a full-bodied taste of raisins, dark berries, and chocolate, carried by fine oak spice and a long, warm finish.

There is a reason for this dark aromatic profile: for Amarone, the grapes in Valpolicella are left to dry for weeks before pressing, meaning their pomace is packed with concentrated fruit. And the richer the pomace, the deeper and warmer the resulting grappa. An elegant sweetness rounds off the experience, remaining velvety until the very last sip.

A few minutes in the glass do it good – with a little air, it reveals even more: first the fruit, then the spice, and finally the cocoa. In this way, the grappa tells the story of its wine once more, sip by sip.

A grappa that makes a grand entrance

Giare Amarone belongs at the end of festive menus – served neat, at room temperature, with an espresso or a piece of dark chocolate on the side.

A pot roast or a game dish paves the way for it as the evening winds down – its raisin and chocolate notes pair beautifully with roasted aromas, including those of a strong mountain cheese. And because this grappa loves to make an impression, it is also available in the Giare Grappa gift set in a gift box – a wonderful solution for anyone looking for a gift for grappa lovers. For special occasions – Christmas, milestone birthdays, good news – it is the perfect glass for the moments that follow.

Three years of rest in oak barrels

Giare Amarone is distilled slowly in a bain-marie using discontinuous pot stills – master distiller Andrea Marzadro keeps only the heart of the distillate.

Afterward, the grappa is placed in 500-liter oak barrels for at least 36 months. The master distiller monitors the aging process, tasting and waiting until the wood and distillate reach the balance that characterizes the Giare line: grappas that are allowed to retain the character of their grapes. In addition to the Amarone made from Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara, the Giare family also includes Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer, both distilled as single-varietal grappas.

Behind all this is a family that has been distilling in Nogaredo since 1949 – in the Adige Valley, not far from Lake Garda. The distillery was founded by Sabina Marzadro and is now run by the third generation. You can taste more than 75 years of experience: in the soft Le Diciotto Lune, in the clear Anfora, and especially in this Amarone. We have gathered all Marzadro grappas for you here.

The bulbous glass unlocks the layers

Treat Giare Amarone to a bulbous glass at room temperature, and the notes of raisins, cherry, and cocoa will open up layer by layer. After a meal, it provides the perfect conclusion, becoming a small Italian ritual when served with an espresso. Those who prefer something milder can opt for the 18-month-aged Diciotto Lune – those who prefer it darker should look no further.