Pasqua
Amarone della Valpolicella Corvina Blend
Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto, Italy
Ruby in color with a wide reddish/brick rim.
Fruity nose of black cherries, strawberries, raspberries, wood, licorice, earth, spices and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and very fruity on the palate with sweet plums, cooked cherries, strawberries, raspberries, wood, licorice, vanilla, earth, espresso and peppercorn.
Tangy finish with soft tannins and pomegranates.
This is a nice Amarone, but not what one might expect from an Amarone. Not too big, with mostly red fruits and not tannic.
Enjoyable with mild complexity, but a little unbalanced. Nonetheless, it is tangy and tasty. A little over ripe, and might have been better a year or two ago.
Good right out of the bottle and good by itself or with food. I paired it with cheeses, nuts and dried fruits.
15% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$21.
Ruby in color with a wide reddish/brick rim.
Fruity nose of black cherries, strawberries, raspberries, wood, licorice, earth, spices and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and very fruity on the palate with sweet plums, cooked cherries, strawberries, raspberries, wood, licorice, vanilla, earth, espresso and peppercorn.
Tangy finish with soft tannins and pomegranates.
This is a nice Amarone, but not what one might expect from an Amarone. Not too big, with mostly red fruits and not tannic.
Enjoyable with mild complexity, but a little unbalanced. Nonetheless, it is tangy and tasty. A little over ripe, and might have been better a year or two ago.
Good right out of the bottle and good by itself or with food. I paired it with cheeses, nuts and dried fruits.
15% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$21.
Trader Joe’s $19.99. Robust with a huge finish. Calls for grilled red meat.
Trader Joe’s $19.99. Robust with a huge finish. Calls for grilled red meat.
Jan 9th, 2019
Trader Joe's bargain for Amarone at $24 ... Didn't even need to breathe, but still got better as it mellowed ... 2011 bottle
Trader Joe's bargain for Amarone at $24 ... Didn't even need to breathe, but still got better as it mellowed ... 2011 bottle
2 people found it helpfulSep 29th, 2014
Delicious $20 buy at trader Joe's. Notes of leather and soft tobacco.
Delicious $20 buy at trader Joe's. Notes of leather and soft tobacco.
1 person found it helpfulJan 9th, 2018Spring Friday evening on the roof of flora street. Pairs well with Cheetos and hummus. 😂
Spring Friday evening on the roof of flora street. Pairs well with Cheetos and hummus. 😂
1 person found it helpfulMay 27th, 2017
reminiscent of a leather pouch filled with raisins and dark chocolate espresso beans
reminiscent of a leather pouch filled with raisins and dark chocolate espresso beans
1 person found it helpfulMar 26th, 2014
Ruby coloration. Strong plum on the nose and palate. Rich, full body pretty devoid of tannins at this point.
Ruby coloration. Strong plum on the nose and palate. Rich, full body pretty devoid of tannins at this point.
Jun 20th, 2024Was sweeter than expected. Between medium and full bodied. Enjoyable bottle and would pair it with a lightly seasoned steak - would be too heavy for heavily marinated meals
Was sweeter than expected. Between medium and full bodied. Enjoyable bottle and would pair it with a lightly seasoned steak - would be too heavy for heavily marinated meals
Jul 23rd, 2021
Not big bodied for amarone. Some funk, raisin figs lively red fruits as well. Not a great food wine though.
Not big bodied for amarone. Some funk, raisin figs lively red fruits as well. Not a great food wine though.
Apr 25th, 2021