Amarone Opera Prima 2025 & Centenary of the Consorzio Tutela Vini Valpolicella
In early February, the wine world anticipates yet another grand event: Amarone Opera Prima 2025. What sets this event apart? In truth, each Amarone Opera Prima, traditionally held annually, is a grand celebration, as it features one of the most popular premium wines – Amarone. This year, the event will mark the debut of the outstanding 2020 vintage and celebrate the centenary of the Consorzio Tutela Vini Valpolicella (1925-2025).
Wine professionals, buyers, stars of wine journalism, and titled sommeliers from around the globe will soon converge on Verona to express their appreciation for their favorite – Amarone. The galas are scheduled for Saturday, February 1, and Sunday, February 2, 2025, in the majestic Palazzo della Gran Guardia (Piazza Bra). Among the invited guests will be representatives from the Wine Travel Awards, ensuring that members of our community and wine enthusiasts receive an exclusive report from this significant wine event.
Meanwhile, we are pleased to outline the forthcoming schedule for the organizers of Amarone Opera Prima. The twenty-first edition of this prestigious event, also marking a significant milestone of maturity, will begin on Saturday, February 1, with an inaugural conference for the press and accredited guests, followed by a series of luxurious tastings.
During this flagship event, Amarone, the main protagonist, will be presented to the global community accompanied by a gastronomic pairing inspired by local traditions. One can understand the envy of all who read these lines: it will be a unique opportunity not only to discover exceptional Amarones with exquisite pairing but also to interact with the most renowned producers from Valpolicella in an artistic atmosphere, within the walls of a famed historical and architectural landmark. As of today, the number of participating companies has nearly reached seventy. By the way, their names can be viewed here.
It should be noted that the event is primarily open to professionals, the international press, and buyers. However, should there be available seats, wine lovers and enthusiasts may also purchase tickets. It must be noted, though, that such an opportunity is rare.
Recall that one of the previous events, in 2023, showcased the 2018 vintage. Then, Amarone Opera Prima gathered: 64 wine-producing zones of Valpolicella, three hundred national and international journalists (about 100 from 20 countries), with over 1500 wine enthusiasts assessing the potential of the vintage. The focus of that event, organized by the Consortium for the Protection of Valpolicella Wines, was the completion of the procedure to inscribe the region’s winemaking method as UNESCO Intangible Heritage. Thus, this time, on its centenary, this esteemed organization of winemakers will present a list of significant achievements made for the glory of Vini Valpolicella.
We shall soon return with more stories from the forefront of this celebrated event.
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