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. — 14 days ago

Brent Hendrich

9.0

Light and bright. Great acid. Nice cherry notes. Would be a great food wine. — a month ago

Mary Ellen Bonisteel

9.3

dried cherries , notes of vanilla etc love this wine! — 2 months ago

Mark Mannebach

9.0

Wet stone, minerality, honey butterscotch notes. — 2 months ago

Martijn

9.0

Nice, lush, warm, sunny, dried grapes. — 3 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.5

Sant’Urbano, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2020, Veneto, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
Produced by Speri in the historic hills of Valpolicella Classico, the Sant’Urbano Amarone is one of the estate’s flagship wines and a benchmark expression of the style. Crafted from the traditional Amarone blend, primarily Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella, the grapes undergo the classic appassimento drying process for several months before fermentation, concentrating flavors and structure. The 2020 vintage shows remarkable balance between richness and freshness, delivering depth while maintaining precision and lift.

Aromas & Flavors
Subtle yet expressive layers of dried raisin, marmalade, and dark fruit compote emerge alongside notes of ripe cherry, fig, and delicate spice. The aromatic profile reveals the classic Amarone character without becoming overly heavy, allowing fruit purity and complexity to remain in focus.

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied yet remarkably lively, the wine moves across the palate with impressive energy. Structured tannins and vibrant acidity provide a firm backbone, giving the wine lift and elegance. The texture is rich but polished, and the finish is long, layered, and persistent, suggesting a wine that will continue to evolve and climb with further aging.

Food Pairings
This Amarone pairs beautifully with slow-braised meats, roasted lamb, venison, and rich game dishes where its concentration and acidity complement savory depth. It also shines alongside aged cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino, where the wine’s structure and lingering finish enhance the richness of the pairing.

Verdict
A beautifully balanced Amarone that combines power with finesse. Structured, energetic, and elegant, it delivers both immediate pleasure and strong aging potential.

Did You Know?
The Sant’Urbano vineyard from which this wine takes its name is one of Speri’s historic crus in Valpolicella Classico and is considered among the estate’s most important sites for producing Amarone with both structure and longevity.

🍷 Personal Pick
An Amarone that truly danced across the palate, rich yet vibrant, with subtle dried fruit, marmalade, and compote supported by strong structure and acidity. Delicious now, but clearly a wine that still has room to climb. — 3 months ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

8.9

Typically I love his wines. But this is kind of middle of the road. Peach but not much more. — a month ago

Brian Wakelin

9.4

Marvin brought it to dinner. — 2 months ago

Rebekah List

9.4

Surprisingly good flavor — 2 months ago

Kurt Schuster

8.9

Freddy, on the sweet side, but still light and pretty fresh. Honestly, a great representation of what we’re looking for here and really we had it with everything. Could probably have it with most meals. It’s such a good compliment, easily drinkable.  — 2 months ago

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Anthony Pro

9.2

Mother Wolf.

Las Vegas.

Quintarelli.

… but the Sommelier. — 3 months ago

Bonnie Chu

9.0

Slow wine tasting 🇮🇹 , single vineyard, 30% trebbiano, black volcanic soil — 3 months ago

Jennifer

9.1

Yummy Amarone with colleagues in Singapore (Shangri La Italian restaurant). Yep, would quite happily have another bottle. 2020 — 4 months ago

Mark Mannebach

9.2

Peach citrus upfront with a nice mineral finish — 12 days ago

Sylvie schryburt

9.0

Inama Soave Classico 2024 - Veneto Italia

Very good. Fresh, well balanced, very slightly woody, not too citrus. Goes well with almost everything, fish, seafood, poultry, grilling. SAQ Cellier — a month ago

Charles Treister

9.2

Nice balance between fruit and soft tannins. Perfect with pastas. — 2 months ago

Tristan

9.2

Huntsman dinner — 2 months ago

David Dorn

9.1

Crazy qpr for this wine. Excellent with food or without. — 2 months ago

Sean Burke

9.1

Black cherry away, zeno — 3 months ago

Larry Mik

9.3

Blackberries, raisins, smoky, great looking bottle, lovely tannins, plum, caramel, fig — 4 months ago