Farina
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend
No thank you. Screams of etna style volcanic terrior. Too sulfuric. Masks the dried grapes that are signature to Amarone. Disappointed.
No thank you. Screams of etna style volcanic terrior. Too sulfuric. Masks the dried grapes that are signature to Amarone. Disappointed.
Dec 29th, 2022Nice Amarone. Pretty dry, but opened up nicely to herbal and red fruit flavors, and velvety feel.
Nice Amarone. Pretty dry, but opened up nicely to herbal and red fruit flavors, and velvety feel.
1 person found it helpfulMay 15th, 2021The 2017 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico opens up with an inviting yet somewhat understated mix of peppery florals, cherry liquor, plums and sage. Here I’m finding silky textures offset by tart wild berry fruits, salty minerals and brisk acids in an expression that is much more savory than sweet. A coating of fine tannins lingers, along with a note of baker’s chocolate. I have to give Farina credit for creating such a versatile and balanced expression of Amarone. (Eric Guido, Vinous, February 2021)
The 2017 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico opens up with an inviting yet somewhat understated mix of peppery florals, cherry liquor, plums and sage. Here I’m finding silky textures offset by tart wild berry fruits, salty minerals and brisk acids in an expression that is much more savory than sweet. A coating of fine tannins lingers, along with a note of baker’s chocolate. I have to give Farina credit for creating such a versatile and balanced expression of Amarone. (Eric Guido, Vinous, February 2021)
Rich, round, pepper on the nose and finish.
Rich, round, pepper on the nose and finish.
1 person found it helpfulMay 12th, 2019Nice Amarone. Silky and smooth. But not as pronounced of a flavor explosion as what I was looking for.
Nice Amarone. Silky and smooth. But not as pronounced of a flavor explosion as what I was looking for.
Feb 19th, 2017I can't remember the last Amarone I drank. This had much brighter and fresher fruit than I would normally attribute to the style, with almost no raisination present. If I could find more Amarone like this, I would probably drink more Amarone.
I can't remember the last Amarone I drank. This had much brighter and fresher fruit than I would normally attribute to the style, with almost no raisination present. If I could find more Amarone like this, I would probably drink more Amarone.
Sep 17th, 2015Lovely dried currant and smoldering leaves of tea - long and lush
Lovely dried currant and smoldering leaves of tea - long and lush
Dec 3rd, 2014Michael Wangbickler CWE DipWSET
President Drink Local Wine Inc, Educator Discover Wine & Spirits Academy
Truffle and berry. Long.
Truffle and berry. Long.
Aug 10th, 2013