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Amarone della Valpolicella · Italy
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Red Blend
- Country
- Italy
- Appellation
- Amarone della Valpolicella
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
grilled meats · aged cheeses · meat ragù · mushroom risotto · barbecue
Rated vintages
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200985 pts
This Amarone shows the heat of the vintage. It has black fruit and spice notes but the palate is dominated by searing alcohol sensations. It lacks richness and fresh acidity, and closes on a bitter note.
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200789 pts
On the bold and powerful side, this deals lush flavors of dark chocolate, chewy cherry, leather, tobacco and barbecue smoke. Packed with intensity and soft richness, it also delivers a fine point of fresh acidity on the finish.
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200688 pts
A long oak regime (36 months in barrel) helps cement this Amarone's tones of barbecue sauce, cola, savory spice and dark fruit. The wine shows a ripe, chewy quality with loads of masculine power and intensity.