Torre d'Orti
Amarone Della Valpolicella Corvina Blend
Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto, Italy
Con mi amigo Rafa Sámano
Con mi amigo Rafa Sámano
1 person found it helpfulNov 6th, 2014Tobias had this 12 years ago
Tobias had this 12 years ago
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Takizawa had this 13 years ago
Takizawa had this 13 years ago
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Cherry cordial 17% 2011 vintage smooth up front with a burly finish
Cherry cordial 17% 2011 vintage smooth up front with a burly finish
Jun 12th, 2015
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2021
Torre d’Orti – Veneto, Italy 🇮🇹
Overview
A traditional Amarone crafted primarily from Corvina (with Corvinone), Rondinella, and a small percentage of Molinara, produced using the appassimento method (partially dried grapes). 17% ABV. A powerful expression leaning rustic rather than refined in this vintage.
Aromas & Flavors
Dried cherry, baked plum, subtle fig, light cocoa, faint walnut and restrained raisin tones. Tertiary notes present but not deeply layered.
Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and structured with elevated alcohol. Firm tannins and a slightly edgy texture. Lacks the seamless velvety integration expected from more polished Amarone examples.
Food Pairings
Braised meats, aged cheeses, wild boar ragù, mushroom-based dishes.
Verdict
Technically correct and gastronomic, but did not fully deliver the plush refinement and layered complexity often associated with top-tier Amarone. Better at the table than as a contemplative standalone pour.
🍷 Did You Know?
Corvina is the aromatic backbone of Amarone, responsible for cherry and spice notes, while Rondinella contributes color and structure. Balance during drying is crucial, integration is everything.
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2021
Torre d’Orti – Veneto, Italy 🇮🇹
Overview
A traditional Amarone crafted primarily from Corvina (with Corvinone), Rondinella, and a small percentage of Molinara, produced using the appassimento method (partially dried grapes). 17% ABV. A powerful expression leaning rustic rather than refined in this vintage.
Aromas & Flavors
Dried cherry, baked plum, subtle fig, light cocoa, faint walnut and restrained raisin tones. Tertiary notes present but not deeply layered.
Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and structured with elevated alcohol. Firm tannins and a slightly edgy texture. Lacks the seamless velvety integration expected from more polished Amarone examples.
Food Pairings
Braised meats, aged cheeses, wild boar ragù, mushroom-based dishes.
Verdict
Technically correct and gastronomic, but did not fully deliver the plush refinement and layered complexity often associated with top-tier Amarone. Better at the table than as a contemplative standalone pour.
🍷 Did You Know?
Corvina is the aromatic backbone of Amarone, responsible for cherry and spice notes, while Rondinella contributes color and structure. Balance during drying is crucial, integration is everything.
Funk on the nose. Pepper, cherry, bright acid.
Funk on the nose. Pepper, cherry, bright acid.
Jan 31st, 2018
It‘s a perfect made Amarone - and I‘m sure…somewhere else it gets a 10. But even after 5 years of Amarone abstinence….I think it‘s always over-extracted. So sorry for this personal note.
It‘s a perfect made Amarone - and I‘m sure…somewhere else it gets a 10. But even after 5 years of Amarone abstinence….I think it‘s always over-extracted. So sorry for this personal note.
Feb 18th, 2024
Rounder, herbaceous complexity thanks to the 15% Rondinella in a warmer vintage, rubier red, also 10% Oseleta #SimplyGreatItalianWines #Vino2017 #Miami #Amarone
Rounder, herbaceous complexity thanks to the 15% Rondinella in a warmer vintage, rubier red, also 10% Oseleta #SimplyGreatItalianWines #Vino2017 #Miami #Amarone
Feb 9th, 2017