Castellani Michele

Valpolicella Amarone producer rooted in Veneto's dried-grape tradition.

Castellani Michele produces Amarone della Valpolicella Classico in the foothills of Veneto, where the region's traditional dried-grape method transforms local varieties into wines of depth and structure. The winery's portfolio centers on Amarone—a wine built from air-dried Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes that concentrate into dark fruit, spice, and subtle tannin. I Castei Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, a blend anchored by Corvina and Rondinella with Sangiovese, Molinara, and Barbera, represents the house's core expression. The Collezione Ca' Del Pipa Cinque Stelle Amarone della Valpolicella Classico offers a Corvina-led interpretation, while I Castei Campo Casalin Amarone della Valpolicella Classico draws on Corvina Veronese and Molinara to shape its character. These wines have been assessed by Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, and Decanter. Valpolicella's volcanic soils and continental climate create conditions suited to the appassimento process—the extended drying that defines Amarone's richness and alcohol.