Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto, Italy
The 2018 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico opens with an herbal thrust that gives way to dried violets, lavender and crushed blackberries. It is sleek and racy in feel with lifted textures and tart wild berry fruits offset by zesty acidity. It tapers off long and staining, lifted by a bump of residual acidity as notes of red plum leave a pleasantly tart sensation. I quite like the energy here and expect that the 2018 will enjoy a broad and open drinking window. (Eric Guido, Vinous, February 2024)
The 2018 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico opens with an herbal thrust that gives way to dried violets, lavender and crushed blackberries. It is sleek and racy in feel with lifted textures and tart wild berry fruits offset by zesty acidity. It tapers off long and staining, lifted by a bump of residual acidity as notes of red plum leave a pleasantly tart sensation. I quite like the energy here and expect that the 2018 will enjoy a broad and open drinking window. (Eric Guido, Vinous, February 2024)
Medium ruby color.
Aromas of red fruit, cherry, soft spice.
Dry. Flavors of red fruit, raspberry, cherry, cinnamon, spice. Spice is more intense on the palate. Rich tannins are partially firm. Good acidity.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 5/5
Medium ruby color.
Aromas of red fruit, cherry, soft spice.
Dry. Flavors of red fruit, raspberry, cherry, cinnamon, spice. Spice is more intense on the palate. Rich tannins are partially firm. Good acidity.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 5/5
