Rand Bass

9.3

2022 vintage. Excellent. — a month ago

with Debra

Wilf Gobert

9.0

Viking cruise wine tasting. Bold and lingering. — 7 months ago

Kayla Bixby

9.4

Really good, light. In Ottawa with Sarah and Rob — 2 years ago

Raul Puga

9.0

Young but tons of potential — 3 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2021
Torre d’Orti – Veneto, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
A traditional Amarone crafted primarily from Corvina (with Corvinone), Rondinella, and a small percentage of Molinara, produced using the appassimento method (partially dried grapes). 17% ABV. A powerful expression leaning rustic rather than refined in this vintage.

Aromas & Flavors
Dried cherry, baked plum, subtle fig, light cocoa, faint walnut and restrained raisin tones. Tertiary notes present but not deeply layered.

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and structured with elevated alcohol. Firm tannins and a slightly edgy texture. Lacks the seamless velvety integration expected from more polished Amarone examples.

Food Pairings
Braised meats, aged cheeses, wild boar ragù, mushroom-based dishes.

Verdict
Technically correct and gastronomic, but did not fully deliver the plush refinement and layered complexity often associated with top-tier Amarone. Better at the table than as a contemplative standalone pour.

🍷 Did You Know?
Corvina is the aromatic backbone of Amarone, responsible for cherry and spice notes, while Rondinella contributes color and structure. Balance during drying is crucial, integration is everything. — 2 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Blend of Corvinone, Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. Dark ruby color with a garnet rim. Aromas of cherries, cocoa powder, leather, forest floor and dried rose petals. Interesting flavors of dried red and black cherry fruit, cola, bacon fat and tobacco. A bit of a smoky note on the medium-plus/very smooth finish. Syrupy, complex and rich. Well layered and fairly well balanced. Silky tannins. Thanks for sharing, Keith S! — 9 months ago

Clay Summers

9.0

Chilled and light body, like strawberry water with a little kick. Very crushable. — 4 years ago

Mark S.

9.0

Deep aroma, oak spices. Vanilla cinnamon. Black berry and cherry. Slight sweetness, but not sweet one. MASI AGRICOLA SEREGO ALIGHIERI MontePiazzo 18 @5390, Facili - Oren I G, 250920-250924 — 5 months ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Blend of Corvina (60%), Rondinella (30%) and Molinara (10%). Dark ruby/purple color with a garnet rim. Ripe red and black fruit aromas with notes of herbs and spices. Flavors of ripe cooked black cherries, cocoa powder, roasted herbs, orange zest and a hint of pepper spice. Long and slightly sweet finish. Mild tannins and acidity. Velvety texture and quite bright. Thanks for sharing, Keith S! — 6 months ago

Nick Routledge

9.0

Fine Ripasso — 3 years ago