Cecilia Beretta
Amarone della Valpolicella Corvina Blend



Trader Joe's, $20
Dark strong ruby color. Mellow ripe fruit with a slightly sweet licorice-like spice on the nose, very little astringency. Fairly typical appassimento type flavor, rich dried/jammy fruit, starts sweet then finishes with a bit of dry tannins. Has a slight savory sweetness beyond the fruit akin to vanilla or licorice. Quite enjoyable, worth the couple dollars over my usual budget.
Trader Joe's, $20
Dark strong ruby color. Mellow ripe fruit with a slightly sweet licorice-like spice on the nose, very little astringency. Fairly typical appassimento type flavor, rich dried/jammy fruit, starts sweet then finishes with a bit of dry tannins. Has a slight savory sweetness beyond the fruit akin to vanilla or licorice. Quite enjoyable, worth the couple dollars over my usual budget.

Big surprise, tastes better than my more expensive Amarone.
Big surprise, tastes better than my more expensive Amarone.
Feb 15th, 2025
Nice drinkable Trader Joe's bottle. No complaints and stayed pretty well through different meals.
Nice drinkable Trader Joe's bottle. No complaints and stayed pretty well through different meals.
Dec 10th, 2024Medium ruby in color; hibiscus, dried herbs, and graphite on the nose; medium acidity; medium tannins; tastes like cherries, pomegranates, eucalyptus, and a hint of cinnamon with a long finish. Nellie says it's ok, but I really like it.
Medium ruby in color; hibiscus, dried herbs, and graphite on the nose; medium acidity; medium tannins; tastes like cherries, pomegranates, eucalyptus, and a hint of cinnamon with a long finish. Nellie says it's ok, but I really like it.
Nov 15th, 2024
Has notes of blackberry and vanilla. Extremely okay and leaves a smoky aftertaste.
Has notes of blackberry and vanilla. Extremely okay and leaves a smoky aftertaste.
Feb 10th, 2024
aromas of red fruit, oak, and vanilla. very oaky taste. light tannins bold colour
aromas of red fruit, oak, and vanilla. very oaky taste. light tannins bold colour
Feb 10th, 2024
Dark, full-bodied. Smelled like blackberry and cranberry. Tasted notes dark fruit and light pepper, followed by vanilla. Mild tannins. A delightful choice for a wine at this price point. Purchased at Trader Joe's.
Dark, full-bodied. Smelled like blackberry and cranberry. Tasted notes dark fruit and light pepper, followed by vanilla. Mild tannins. A delightful choice for a wine at this price point. Purchased at Trader Joe's.
Jan 29th, 2024
Very delicious amarone, rich in smell, taste is dry and sweet at the same time. Pairs well with meta, cheese and goes by itself. Very good deal for the price
Very delicious amarone, rich in smell, taste is dry and sweet at the same time. Pairs well with meta, cheese and goes by itself. Very good deal for the price
Oct 3rd, 2023