Italy’s northeast region of Veneto is home to many charms. From gondola-lined canals of Venice to the cobblestoned streets of picturesque Padua, there is a lot to fall in love with. Included in that, of course, is the region’s array of red wines.

Amarone is undoubtedly the best-known, as its bold, rich style has won the hearts and palates of many. Made exclusively in the Valpolicella area north of Verona, these reds are produced using the appassimento method, in which grape bunches are dried in wooden crates or bamboo racks up to 120 days. The process results in plush, full-bodied wines that show incredible concentration and depth.