A special treat, everything in perfect balance and power. Consistent with previous notes, but better. Lots of life left. Color has evolved to have some golden notes along with the claret producing a wonderful tone of brown.
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Leathery notes on nose. Nice degree of maturity. Leather and spice on palate, avoids the stewed fruit of some Amarones. Pretty firm tannins still, med acidity. I'm skeptical of wines that print their scores right on the label (Spectator 90), seems a sign of insecurity, but this is good stuff, and GV. I'll assign the same number.
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A little harsh. Very hot and in your face. Softened up a bit on the second day so maybe one for the decanter. I didn't think there was an Italian fruit bomb, but here it is.
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On the lighter side, but nice fruit and pleasant. Tried 1, bought more. I gave it 91 pts as I found it in Utica, NY for $22.99, then got a 15% case discount. Net with tax $21.12 / bottle If you can find an Amarone of this quality at this price, buy a case. I went back and emptied their shelf.
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7/5/2023 - whudock Likes this wine: 92 Points
A special treat, everything in perfect balance and power. Consistent with previous notes, but better. Lots of life left. Color has evolved to have some golden notes along with the claret producing a wonderful tone of brown.
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4/17/2022 - JHo_MS Likes this wine: 89 Points
Delicious. Concentrated cherry flavors, round tannins.
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11/12/2021 - whudock Likes this wine: 90 Points
still drinking well
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1/12/2021 - Kmoose Likes this wine: 92 Points
Excellent bottle, seems to be in it's prime right now.
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12/26/2020 - sam_rosato@hotmail.com Likes this wine: 90 Points
This was my last bottle. Been drinking it since early 2016, it is the best $22 Amarone I have every bought. Still drinking well.
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11/17/2020 - whudock Likes this wine: 90 Points
still drinking well. A bit more raisin.
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9/28/2020 - whudock Likes this wine: 90 Points
drinking well. No improvement from previous bottles, but no demunition.
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5/26/2020 - tlhnyc Likes this wine: 90 Points
Leathery notes on nose. Nice degree of maturity. Leather and spice on palate, avoids the stewed fruit of some Amarones. Pretty firm tannins still, med acidity. I'm skeptical of wines that print their scores right on the label (Spectator 90), seems a sign of insecurity, but this is good stuff, and GV. I'll assign the same number.
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3/31/2020 - vincemcd61 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very nice wine had with NY Times baked spanakopita with greens and feta. Great pairing.
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3/15/2020 - vincemcd61 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Delicious wine. Had with Bon Appetit creamy chickpeas with egg and prosciutto. Wow!!! This was delicious and paired wonderfully
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7/18/2019 - whudock Likes this wine: 91 Points
complex fruit profile (cherry, plum, raisin, peach), good backbone, long finish
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2/5/2019 - pkatz Likes this wine: 91 Points
Light, but balanced style. Very food friendly, particularly red sauce.
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6/6/2017 - whudock Likes this wine: 94 Points
in theory this is young, but it certainly is drinking perfectly. Light, full, complex - everything one would want
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3/12/2017 - Smudge4! Likes this wine:
Young. Very good at this point. Will be better in a few years.
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3/8/2017 - willie_p74 wrote: 80 Points
A little harsh. Very hot and in your face. Softened up a bit on the second day so maybe one for the decanter. I didn't think there was an Italian fruit bomb, but here it is.
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12/30/2016 - BURGHen Boy wrote: 87 Points
A little tart and heat coming through on finish. Not a classico so I guess you get out what you put in
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12/10/2016 - bethie514 wrote: 90 Points
Very smooth right out of the bottle. Not overly sweet. Good body. Nice finish.
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4/1/2016 - sam_rosato@hotmail.com wrote: 91 Points
On the lighter side, but nice fruit and pleasant. Tried 1, bought more.
I gave it 91 pts as I found it in Utica, NY for $22.99,
then got a 15% case discount. Net with tax $21.12 / bottle
If you can find an Amarone of this quality at this price, buy a case.
I went back and emptied their shelf.
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3/11/2016 - TimothyJames wrote: 90 Points
Excellent QPR for Amarone.
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2/13/2016 - Windy City Wine Queen Likes this wine: 90 Points
Excellent, needs time to open, 29.99 regular 34.99
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11/21/2015 - BURGHen Boy wrote: 89 Points
Easy drinking, sweet fig and plum. Supple body in the lighter range.
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