- This is among the top 10 most highly rated Amarone della Valpolicella Classico wines (based on critic scores): the 2008 vintage was given a score of 93 by Wine Spectator.- Numerous prizes have been won by this wine: the Vinibuoni d'Italia awarded the 2005 Golden Star and the Mundus Vini awarded the 2001 vintage Gold.- This is one of the most popular wines from the region. Interest in this wine is less pronounced than in previous years.