Vigneti del Gaso Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend

Big amarone. Delicious.

Big big wine

Little disappointed. Not improving year on year. It’s a nice, dusty cocoa dry Amarone. But not a knockout

Dried fruits and herbs. Quite easy drinking with a nice integrated structure and finish at first. On the label they say uncork 3 hours before serving and they’re not kidding. An hour after opening it was too simple a wine. A few hours later it’s starting to sing more. Seems also more structured?

Gaso is the family vineyard high on the hills of Marano di Valpolicella. Very attractive nose of resin, butterscotch, prune, ripe plum, and cherry. Unusually bright and vibrant palate. Authoritative yet silky tannins. I think I paid $35 for this small production Amarone. A steal.

This amarone paired well with penne abruzzese with veal, porcini, and spinach. I liked the rich prune flavor of the wine.

Delish last night with gelato

Mild tannins medium body. Very nice

Tart chewy cherry with rich blueberry and a slight spice and hint of chocolate on the palate. Dry with an almondy long finish. I'd love this with a duck dish.

Amazing Amarone wine.