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Amarone della Valpolicella Corvina Blend
both syrupy & bright red & dark cherries & berries, baking spices, dark chocolate & hint of botanicals ~ very fresh example of Amarone
both syrupy & bright red & dark cherries & berries, baking spices, dark chocolate & hint of botanicals ~ very fresh example of Amarone
Apr 16th, 2023The 2015 Amarone della Valpolicella is surprisingly fresh and floral, with dusty cherry and plum complemented by mint and tobacco leaves. This is a suave and sexy style, as silken textures give way to fleshy ripe red and black fruits, with cocoa and autumnal spices resonating throughout. The 2015 is potent yet remarkably fresh and showy. It stains the palate in concentration and, while structured, it is simply delicious today. A minute goes by, and sweet herbs and violet candies still remain. (Eric Guido, Vinous, April 2022)
The 2015 Amarone della Valpolicella is surprisingly fresh and floral, with dusty cherry and plum complemented by mint and tobacco leaves. This is a suave and sexy style, as silken textures give way to fleshy ripe red and black fruits, with cocoa and autumnal spices resonating throughout. The 2015 is potent yet remarkably fresh and showy. It stains the palate in concentration and, while structured, it is simply delicious today. A minute goes by, and sweet herbs and violet candies still remain. (Eric Guido, Vinous, April 2022)
This is an excellent Amarone. Huge wine but balanced because of the retained acidity. Dried fig, black cherry, blackberry, earth, herbal green notes too.
This is an excellent Amarone. Huge wine but balanced because of the retained acidity. Dried fig, black cherry, blackberry, earth, herbal green notes too.
May 15th, 2020Big ass amarone for my father. 16.5% on the bottle.
Big ass amarone for my father. 16.5% on the bottle.
Aug 19th, 2017Must have for my cellar. A perfect example of Amarone - chocolate, leather, and luscious dark fruit that avoids raisin character. Love it!
Must have for my cellar. A perfect example of Amarone - chocolate, leather, and luscious dark fruit that avoids raisin character. Love it!
Jan 22nd, 2017Deep and incredibly extracted. This has the type of intensity reminiscent of a recioto. Fig paste, dark chocolate, black cherry cordial, and violet potpourri.
Deep and incredibly extracted. This has the type of intensity reminiscent of a recioto. Fig paste, dark chocolate, black cherry cordial, and violet potpourri.
Sep 17th, 2015This is a Valpolicella blend without Molinara but with some Croatina. Grapes come from volcanic soils of San Briccio Cru, near Mezzane. Aged in French barriques, dry, long finish and a long life to live for.
This is a Valpolicella blend without Molinara but with some Croatina. Grapes come from volcanic soils of San Briccio Cru, near Mezzane. Aged in French barriques, dry, long finish and a long life to live for.
Oct 20th, 2014