- This Amarone della Valpolicella Classico wine has received good scores from various critics: the 1989 vintage was given a score of 91 by Wine Spectator.- Numerous prizes have been won by this wine: the The TEXSOM International Wine Awards awarded the 2011 Gold and the San Diego International Wine Competition awarded the 2008 vintage Gold.- One of the more sought-after wines from this region. This wine has been climbing in popularity during the year.