Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

vintage 2022 | balanced, gingerbread, cedar, soft and round, feminin refinement — 12 days ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.4

Dark cherry, tannins almost fully resolved. Earthy. Give it some air. — a month ago

Todd Scurci

9.1

#leons #abruzzo — 3 months ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.3

Excellent value. Very smooth interpretation of sangiovese more akin to a very good Rosso if not Brunello.

93 points — 4 months ago

Steve T

9.0

You can taste the volcanic Terrior… great nose.. easy drinking. — 8 months ago

Todd Scurci

9.2

#frankies # — 9 months ago

with Annie

Ben Lamb

10

Went over to L&J's house and he just happened to have almost the same chianti as we had last night. But this vintage was fruitier and brighter than the 21. Or at least, fruitier and brighter than what was left of the 21 from last night. — 2 years ago

Some Dude

9.0

Delightful and delicious! We had a zuppa toscana and the bright red fruit were a perfect foil for the creamy soup. But this wine would be wonderful all by itself. This is a fun one! — 17 days ago

Dave Moench

9.1

Simons eating at the Bar very smoothe wine great with pasta — 2 months ago

John W

9.4

Deep ruby coloration. On the nose, cherry, vanilla, spice/pepper, chocolate, minerals and leather. On the palate, anise, olive, minerals, cherry, vanilla, saline, milk chocolate, velvety texture, long finish. Tannins are still working pretty hard but not too overpowering. — 2 months ago

Greg Helmer

9.0

Final Etna Biaco of our Sicily trip. DOC Superiore lives up to its domain certification. Dry with minimality but richer flavors than others we tasted here. Maybe barrel aged. — 4 months ago

Oscar Chen

9.0

I remembering enjoying it a lot! — 8 months ago

Stephen Dodson

9.1

Friday night dinner - drinking well now — 9 months ago

Cindy Glennon

9.2

Light enjoyable wine. Cosgrove — a year ago

Andrea Watt

9.2

Oak, blackberry, leather, and spice. Dark, tannic, and bold. — 17 days ago

Space

9.1

Легкий санджовезе кьянти 2023 года выпит 0.375 мной на балконе Symbol 28-29.09.26. Рабочее вино. — a month ago

Dawn E.

9.1

Sour cherries, blackberry, tea leaves, earth, and floral. Medium bodied and smooth.
Pretty yummy. Watching Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun. Go Fever! — 2 months ago

Anthony Pro

9.1

Happy Easter. — 7 months 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. — 8 months ago

romo

9.1

Quite a value, esp here. Crispy and firm. — 10 months ago