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
Perfect wine to pair with ribeye steaks.
Perfect wine to pair with ribeye steaks.
4 people found it helpfulAug 3rd, 2014
Lovely Amarone della Valpolicella 2011 from Conti de Bregonzo! High density and softness, candied plum tasting notes.
Lovely Amarone della Valpolicella 2011 from Conti de Bregonzo! High density and softness, candied plum tasting notes.
3 people found it helpfulJun 15th, 2014
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.
2 people found it helpfulOct 23rd, 2016
Raisin, liquorice, cloves, wet autumn leaves. Can't beat the price.
Raisin, liquorice, cloves, wet autumn leaves. Can't beat the price.
2 people found it helpfulAug 13th, 2015
Dried black fruit; tobacco; medium tannin
Dried black fruit; tobacco; medium tannin
2 people found it helpfulJun 1st, 2014
2008 vintage showing its age for sure but some nice redeemable spice and stewed fruit maybe even liqourice . But definitely on the down hill slope
2008 vintage showing its age for sure but some nice redeemable spice and stewed fruit maybe even liqourice . But definitely on the down hill slope
1 person found it helpfulApr 18th, 2018
Fabulous wine.
1 person found it helpfulNov 10th, 2017
Black cherry, sour cherry, almond. Herb/cedar. Spice: cinnamon, cocoa. High acid, medium tannin.
Black cherry, sour cherry, almond. Herb/cedar. Spice: cinnamon, cocoa. High acid, medium tannin.
1 person found it helpfulOct 31st, 2017
2012. Fabulous with Italian stuff
2012. Fabulous with Italian stuff
1 person found it helpfulOct 9th, 2016
Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto, Italy
