Ray Vanderhoff

9.4

Blend of Corvina (54%), Rondinella (29%), Cabernet Sauvignon (14%) along with trace amounts of Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Merlot and Croatina. Dark and murky ruby color with black highlights. Fragrant aromas of red and black fruit, wild herbs and flowers, freshly turned soil and cocoa powder. Deep flavors of black berry/cherry fruit, pomegranate, tobacco, dark chocolate, black licorice and sweet spices. Lovely mineral backbone on the long, lingering and savory finish. Full bodied, rich, concentrated and plush due to the fact that this wine is produced in the appassimento style. Incredible balance. Tannins are soft and well integrated, and the acidity (though present) is in check. Outstanding! Thanking Kase and Pete for making Father’s Day 2026 very special by serving this gem. — 9 days ago

Brian S

9.3

This bottle was fing delicious, just beautiful. — 7 months ago

Gladys Xiques

9.3

Exceptional. Raisin and amaretto notes. — 8 months ago

Joe Fischer

9.5

Ruby with a hint of garnet. Aromas of strawberry, cherry, fig/raisin. Not overly sweet, but just right. Stewed cherries, leather, raisins with a nice finish. Great with our cheese board. — 9 months ago

Michael Walker

9.8

I have not had a lot of luck with Amarone in the US but this one in the Veneto is excellent - far less austere than the Quintarelli last night, more versatile across different dishes but also maybe a touch more acidic — 3 years ago

B. Tutar

10

Just the best in the world — 5 years ago

Anthony Pro

9.1

Caymus is too commercialized for me.

Don’t get me wrong, it’s a really well made Napa Cab…. BUT. You can get it at any LCBO, and the quantity is pretty much endless.

Enough of the rant: dark fruit. Oak.

Back to the rant… for the price I can buy any Italian wine not named Gaja or Quintarelli.

Whatever.

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— 5 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.5

Exceptional quality!! Blend is primarily Garganega that is rounded out with small amounts of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Trebbiano. Pale straw color. Plentiful aromas of tropical fruit, white flowers, wet slate and a light touch of smoke. Flavors of peach, cantaloupe, lemon zest and raw nuts. Beautiful volcanic mineral/saline thread on the long lasting and crisp finish. Medium bodied with a slightly waxy/mouth coating texture. Rich and savory. So hard to put down. Thanking Petey and Kase for selecting this beautiful Father’s Day wine. — 9 days ago

Anthony Pro

9.2

Mother Wolf.

Las Vegas.

Quintarelli.

… but the Sommelier. — 3 months ago

Chris MacLean

9.1

A touch past its prime but showing well overall. Stylistically somewhere between Quintarelli and Ca’ La Bionda. I was expecting a little more funk. Medium bodied (perhaps due to the vintage) with a sleek and elegant texture. — 8 months ago

with Sarah

Jan de Weerd

9.2

Our trusty Amarone from Guiseppe Campagnola. This one was 10 years old. Burst of flavors. Lacking some of the intense spice and tannin structure. — a year ago

with Tammy

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.3

Hard to not drink young…ripe, complex, balanced. I admit to loving Zinfandel with food, and Ridge is right at the top. Blackberry, cherry, plum…noticeably tannic, but works like a charm with my renowned six-hour pasta fagiole and a healthy slug of quintarelli olive oil. Zin and pasta, zin and burgers, zin and ribs…just YUM! — 3 years ago

Benjamin Hall Jr

9.3

Beautiful, rich berry notes! A $22 Last Bottle special. Great acid structure but the berry is overwhelming. It’s very close to what I’d expect from Quintarelli! Just a fantastic buy! Having it with Pumpkin Ramen soup with some kick… great balance! I’m impressed. — 5 years ago

Chris MacLean

9.1

Not super expressive just yet but still plenty to like. — 5 years ago

with Sarah

Andrew Cullimore

9.1

Medium ruby , with a relatively wide ruby garnet rim , healthy bright colour . Quite a lot of dried dark fruits , cassis , spiced dried cherries , dried cut herbs , coffee . On the palate this has high acidity and good extract , well integrated alcohol , though it clocks in at 15% . Dried cherry , roasted herbs , cassis , earthy touches . Good length, and quite grippy but fine tannins . Enjoyable this evening but there is no rush this will probably improve over the next 5 or so years and last well over the following 5-10 years . At Ristorante Greppia, Verona. — a month ago

Jay Kline

9.5

Opened well before dinner; from a 750mL. The 2003 pours an amber color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with crazy notes of candied orange, golden raisins, figs, dates, and wildflower honey. On the palate, the wine is sweet with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is forever long. Mesmerizing stuff. Drink now through ????. — 6 months ago

Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.5

Pretty. Bright red fruit. Impossibly long finish. 2008 — 9 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

The origins of the Damilano family dates back to over a century ago, when Guiseppe Borgogno, the great-grandfather of the current owners, started to grow and make wine from his own grapes. Medium Ruby with aromas of fresh berry fruits and generous spice. On the palate this medium body wine shows flavors of juicy cherry and blackberry with notes of citrus and vanilla spice. Light tannin structure, lively acidity, medium ending with fruit finish. Nice value. Drink now, consistent, no aging benefit. — 3 years ago

K. Syrah

9.3

2013: Classic Vallpolicella, a “half Amarone” ripasso. Dense, inky, mouth-coating, full-bodied without too much sweetness and with some barnyard funk. I only wish it had a bit more grip: was more enjoyable early on when the tannins were more evident. Could be a function of the good-but-not-great vintage, but I slightly prefer Quintarelli for this kind of pocket change ($95, VR). — 4 years ago

Marcio Morelli

9.6

Lack of acidity is what avoids this wine to be a perfect one. But that was already expected. Absolutely gorgeous. — 5 years ago