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Alteo
Amarone della Valpolicella · Italy
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Corvina · Rondinella · Molinara
- Country
- Italy
- Appellation
- Amarone della Valpolicella
- Alcohol
- 17.5%
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- high
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
roast meats · aged cheeses · ragus · stews
Rated vintages
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200789 pts
The 17.5% alcohol is a bit much, but the burning effect is dampened by the mouthfeel's extraordinary thickness and richness. It's big and bold, with intense aromas of toasted nut, vanilla, chocolate fudge, blackberry jam and exotic spice.
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200690 pts
Amarone Alteo is a dark, savory red wine with masculine aromas of spice, tobacco, leather, licorice and loads of jammy fruit and black currant. In fact, the brightness of the fruit is ultimately what distinguishes this lush, powerful (with 17.5% alcohol) blend.