Bertani
Recioto della Valpolicella Amarone Classico Superiore Corvina Blend
Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto, Italy
This is extremely youthful as a 1967 gets. Yet, it shows its elegant bottle age.
The nose reveals classic Valpolicella. Sour dark cherries, blackberries, black raspberries, raisins, stew plums, raspberries, poached/baked strawberries, rhubarb, bright fruit liqueur, Kirsch cherries, licorice/cola notes, cognac/brandy hues, touch of V/A-bandaid, dark, rich earth sandstone, fresh tobacco leaf, tomatoes with leaf, hints of sage, eucalyptus/mint notes, dry top soils, crushed rock powder, with fresh & withering; red, dark, blue and purple florals.
The body is; lush, rich, round & juicy. Excellent viscosity. Sour dark cherries dry raisins, dates, blackberries, black raspberries, stew plums, raspberries, poached/baked strawberries, rhubarb, bright fruit liqueur, Kirsch cherries, licorice/cola notes, cognac/brandy hues, touch of V/A-bandaid, dark, rich earth sandstone, river stone, fresh tobacco leaf, tomatoes with leaf, hints of sage, eucalyptus/mint notes, dry top soils, crushed rock powder, with bright, fresh & withering; red, dark, blue and purple florals. The acidity is flat out sick. The tension, structure, balance & length are a stunning rare treat with a wine of this age. The long, beautiful finish is; well knitted, polished and extremely elegant. It is true wire to wire
For the most part, the older Valpolicella gets the better it is!
Photos of; their barrel room, hillside vineyard, library & aging cellar & our Allen Brother’s Ribcap with Christina’s Potato Wedges & cooked carrots.
This is extremely youthful as a 1967 gets. Yet, it shows its elegant bottle age.
The nose reveals classic Valpolicella. Sour dark cherries, blackberries, black raspberries, raisins, stew plums, raspberries, poached/baked strawberries, rhubarb, bright fruit liqueur, Kirsch cherries, licorice/cola notes, cognac/brandy hues, touch of V/A-bandaid, dark, rich earth sandstone, fresh tobacco leaf, tomatoes with leaf, hints of sage, eucalyptus/mint notes, dry top soils, crushed rock powder, with fresh & withering; red, dark, blue and purple florals.
The body is; lush, rich, round & juicy. Excellent viscosity. Sour dark cherries dry raisins, dates, blackberries, black raspberries, stew plums, raspberries, poached/baked strawberries, rhubarb, bright fruit liqueur, Kirsch cherries, licorice/cola notes, cognac/brandy hues, touch of V/A-bandaid, dark, rich earth sandstone, river stone, fresh tobacco leaf, tomatoes with leaf, hints of sage, eucalyptus/mint notes, dry top soils, crushed rock powder, with bright, fresh & withering; red, dark, blue and purple florals. The acidity is flat out sick. The tension, structure, balance & length are a stunning rare treat with a wine of this age. The long, beautiful finish is; well knitted, polished and extremely elegant. It is true wire to wire
For the most part, the older Valpolicella gets the better it is!
Photos of; their barrel room, hillside vineyard, library & aging cellar & our Allen Brother’s Ribcap with Christina’s Potato Wedges & cooked carrots.
I didn't drink this but it is my birth year. Bet it was shite!
I didn't drink this but it is my birth year. Bet it was shite!
1 person found it helpfulJun 9th, 2015For a 67 this thing is so Alive and a ton of fruit acid wow!!
For a 67 this thing is so Alive and a ton of fruit acid wow!!
Mar 24th, 2016
Incredible wine!! Exactly what you expect from a perfect amarone. Unbelievable fruit for a nearly 50 year old wine. Dried strawberries and sweet tobacco aromas. Enjoyed this one with a nice rare bone in ribeye steak.
Incredible wine!! Exactly what you expect from a perfect amarone. Unbelievable fruit for a nearly 50 year old wine. Dried strawberries and sweet tobacco aromas. Enjoyed this one with a nice rare bone in ribeye steak.
Dec 13th, 2015Great but the 1970 was the show stopper!
Great but the 1970 was the show stopper!
Sep 17th, 2014
JL Bertani Amarone tasting 12/7/17. More brown color in Ruby. Interesting nose with oxidative notes with leather and some aromatics. Secondary and tertiary notes and long finish. Yum. A lovely still with fruit old wine! Great condition. $374.
JL Bertani Amarone tasting 12/7/17. More brown color in Ruby. Interesting nose with oxidative notes with leather and some aromatics. Secondary and tertiary notes and long finish. Yum. A lovely still with fruit old wine! Great condition. $374.
Dec 8th, 2017
This is the REAL DEAL of Amarones. Still fresh and youthful at 50 years old. Tons of complexity: spices, leather, blackberries, tobacco, mince/raisin...nothing predominant, everything subtle and nuanced. A huge thanks to @Steve Anderson for sharing this, as he contemplates re-joining the Delectable community. Anymore ringers like this and I’ll pay for his subscription. 🤑😉👍
This is the REAL DEAL of Amarones. Still fresh and youthful at 50 years old. Tons of complexity: spices, leather, blackberries, tobacco, mince/raisin...nothing predominant, everything subtle and nuanced. A huge thanks to @Steve Anderson for sharing this, as he contemplates re-joining the Delectable community. Anymore ringers like this and I’ll pay for his subscription. 🤑😉👍
Oct 22nd, 2017
With my honey on our anniversary, and our good friends Trish and Chuck, who we met 5 years ago today! Thank you guys for this great wine!!❤️
With my honey on our anniversary, and our good friends Trish and Chuck, who we met 5 years ago today! Thank you guys for this great wine!!❤️
Jul 17th, 2016