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| Drinking window: Drink between 2008 and 2013 (based on 108 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.4 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 11 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by PatrickWinoooo on 5/3/2014 & rated 89 points: Nothing wrong with this Amarone from magnum bottle, despite the given drinking window in this app. It was a nicely evolved Amarone and I would not even be afraid to taste it a year later. Typical Amarone. No big stellar wine. (1952 views) | | | Tasted by Atlwineguy on 6/7/2009 & rated 85 points: I tried a bottle of this a few weeks ago and it was corked. This one was not and was a very enjoyable Amarone. It was a bit dried out upon opening, but someone seemed to come to life with a little air time. An hour after being opened, this was a very nice bottle that picked up some smoky notes to it. (2862 views) | | | Tasted by Arch57 on 12/29/2008 & rated 92 points: Right from the start, this wine had something unique about it. There was pleasant, sage like herb flavor that was something we could not quite put our finger on. It was like trying to recall the name of an old friend and seeing the face but forgetting the name. This evolved nicely over time with dark chocolate and rose petals on the nose. A real treat and a wine to contemplate each sip. I was amazed when I logged into CT and found that I paid only $20 for this in 2007. (3207 views) | | | Tasted by Greg_O on 12/31/2007 & rated 89 points: Dark ruby with cherries, fig, raisons and hints of balsamic vinegar on the nose. The palate is full throttle with raspberries predominant on the initial assault followed by raisins, figs, and nutmeg on the mid-palate. Begins to fall apart on the finish feeling disjointed and too hot. Still a nice wine with enough complexity to keep it interesting but I would like to see a better transition on the finish with the 15% alcohol integrated better. (3359 views) | | | Tasted by wineislife on 10/8/2007 & rated 86 points: Faint vanilla and cinnamon bouquet. MUCH better day two, a bit of raisin but an awkward finish. (3554 views) | | | Tasted by Rsani on 8/27/2007 & rated 88 points: good, strong taste of spice (2813 views) |
| Luigi Righetti Producer web siteCorvina BlendPrimarily Corvina and Corvinone (45% to 95%), and Rondinella (5 to 30%). Sometimes includes Molinara, Oseleta, Negrara, Pelara, Spigamonti, etc, and, in small quantity, international red grapes allowed in the Valpolicella region.Italy Italian Wines (ItalianMade.com, The Italian Trade Commission) | Italian Wine Guide on the WineDoctorVeneto Credit to WineCountry.it for this article
History and Tradition
The first human settlements of the lagoon and the surrounding areas maintained a simple social structure until the arrival of the Romans in the second century B.C. who divided the land into parcels of about 4,800 square meters and distributed those tracts among the locals to be cultivated.
The Romans founded the cities of Verona, Vicenza, and Padova, and named what was then the 10th imperial region, Venetia. Both the Veneto region and the province of Venice (Venezia in Italian) derive their names from the original Latin name of the area. The precursor of the city of Venice that we know today was founded during the Middle Ages when the locals escaped the barbaric invasions that followed the decline of the Roman Empire by taking refuge in coastal areas, islands, and the lagoon’s marshland.
The Venetian trade routes that connected Europe with Asia brought great wealth and general prosperity to the region. In many provinces, especially around Treviso, mulberry cultivation and the breeding of silkworms imported from China brought more affluence and prestige to local residents. With money pouring in from all quarters, Venice began its great building projects, chief among them creating the lagoon and canal infrastructure and systems still enjoyed and used today.
Between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th centuries following the opening of the Suez Canal, Venice once again became an important port city. Foreign investment financed the creation of the industrial infrastructure of Porto Marghera and freed the port of Venice from the burden of commercial navigation. Improved communications technology has allowed the rest of Italy and the world beyond closer ties to Venice, and has contributed to making Venice into an incomparable tourist destination.
The long period of power and splendor that blessed Venice encouraged the highest quality creations by local artisans. The ongoing request for jewelry, precious fabrics, lace, glass, wood and ceramic products by the noble Venetians shaped the development of typical stores along the narrow calli (streets) of Venice as well as factories both inland and on the lagoon islands. Up to today, popular tourist destinations are the Murano and Burano islands, famed for their glasswork and needlepoint products.
The Wines
Veneto is among the foremost wine-producing regions, both for quality and quantity. The region counts over 20 DOC zones and a variety of sub-categories, many of its wines, both dry and Spumanti, are internationally known and appreciated.
The three most well known DOCs are Bardolino, from the town with the same name and surrounding the shores of Garda Lake, Valpolicella, and Soave. Other noteworthy wines produced here are the white Bianco di Custoza, the excellent sparkling Prosecco, the Breganze, and the Amarone (a rich and powerful red from the Verona province). If you travel to the Treviso area, look for the little-known Clinton, a wine that is banned from distribution because it does not conform to the DOC standards, but is produced in limited quantities for local consumption.
The importance of winemaking in this region is underscored by the creation in 1885 of the very first Italian school for vine growing and oenology. In addition, Veneto was the first region to constitute the first strada del vino or "wine road". This first wine-touring road featured special road signs providing information on vines and the wines they were made into and joined the Valdobbiadene and Conegliano DOC zones crossing a series of hilly vineyards.
The most appreciated wines in the region come from the provinces of Treviso, Verona, Padova, Venice, and Vicenza. The area around Verona, with its temperate climate and hilly surrounding, is believed to have cultivated grapes since the Bronze Age.Valpolicella Consorzio of Valpolicella
The Crus on weinlagen-info
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Wikipedia article
Classification of Amarone Vintages, according to Davidef:
1997 ****1/2
1998 ***1/2
1999 ***1/2
2000 ****1/2
2001 *****
2002 **
2003 ***1/2
2004 ****1/2
2005 ***
2006 ****1/2
2007 *****
The slopes facing the sunset are the best ones in Valpolicella Classica for producing high-quality Amarone. Here, where the day is longer, the vines that face Lake Garda benefit from the reflection of its light and from its mild climate. Amarone is a unique wine due to its origin, ancient grape varieties and production method (vinification of grapes that have been semi-dried for 3-4 months on bamboo racks). The Costasera Amarone expresses a particular majesty and complexity. Ideal with red meats, game and mature cheeses. An excellent wine for the end of the meal and for ageing. |
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