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Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto, Italy
Amarone is, admittedly, a bit of an acquired taste. This is a particularly smooth representation of the style. Bright cherry and blueberry flavors are present up front, leading into a nicely-balanced, but slightly tart, extended finish. This is currently a steal, available at select TJ’s for around $15.
Amarone is, admittedly, a bit of an acquired taste. This is a particularly smooth representation of the style. Bright cherry and blueberry flavors are present up front, leading into a nicely-balanced, but slightly tart, extended finish. This is currently a steal, available at select TJ’s for around $15.
Nov 21st, 2023
Wow, Fortuna was with me today when I picked up this amazing Amarone. I wanted a wine to pair with the chicken marsala I was making for dinner and at $16, it was a bargain I couldn't pass up! It is still very young so it is a fruit forward wine. Almost like a mox between port, dry sherry, and primativo. The raisins used to make this produced a wine with aromas of ripe black cherry, stewed plums, clove and cinnamon. The pairing was superb but it has the structure to stand up to game roasts or osso bucco. I may buy a few more bottles to open in 5-8 years. At this price, I can't lose! Need to run to TJ'S to stock up.
Edit: this wine really came together after being open for two hours - tannins. Alcohol, and body are well integrated and balanced.
Wow, Fortuna was with me today when I picked up this amazing Amarone. I wanted a wine to pair with the chicken marsala I was making for dinner and at $16, it was a bargain I couldn't pass up! It is still very young so it is a fruit forward wine. Almost like a mox between port, dry sherry, and primativo. The raisins used to make this produced a wine with aromas of ripe black cherry, stewed plums, clove and cinnamon. The pairing was superb but it has the structure to stand up to game roasts or osso bucco. I may buy a few more bottles to open in 5-8 years. At this price, I can't lose! Need to run to TJ'S to stock up.
Edit: this wine really came together after being open for two hours - tannins. Alcohol, and body are well integrated and balanced.
2012. Fabulous with Italian stuff
2012. Fabulous with Italian stuff
1 person found it helpfulOct 9th, 2016Really good Amarone and the beat thing is the price!!
Really good Amarone and the beat thing is the price!!
1 person found it helpfulOct 7th, 2016Jason had this 10 years ago
Jason had this 10 years ago
1 person found it helpfulDec 17th, 2013
Dark tart cherries on the nose. What a beautifully balanced ever so slightly acidic wine. Hint of cranberry and tart cherries on the palate but not overbearing; really slightly. We are cooking pasta with homemade sauce.
Dark tart cherries on the nose. What a beautifully balanced ever so slightly acidic wine. Hint of cranberry and tart cherries on the palate but not overbearing; really slightly. We are cooking pasta with homemade sauce.
Apr 12th, 2022
Super fruity nose, reminding us of horehound. A little tannic, but the horehound carries through. Tart note at the finish. After opening up a bit there was a lovely jasmine flavor.
Super fruity nose, reminding us of horehound. A little tannic, but the horehound carries through. Tart note at the finish. After opening up a bit there was a lovely jasmine flavor.
Jan 28th, 2022For the price, can’t beat this amarone. If you like big, Italian vinos, look no further.
For the price, can’t beat this amarone. If you like big, Italian vinos, look no further.
Dec 20th, 2021
Vintage 2000. 21 Jahre und noch topfit. Unglaublich schöne Aromatik.
Vintage 2000. 21 Jahre und noch topfit. Unglaublich schöne Aromatik.
Feb 13th, 2021