This being my first Amarone, I'm not sure what to make of it. Highly viscous and richly garnet color, with a slightly orange tinge. Full of dried fruit, raisin, slightly oxidized, alcohol on the nose. A little bright, good acidity, smooth tannins, full-bodied with more cooked cherries, raisins, dried plums and the like, with soil and char. Medium length finish with noticeable but not overwhelming heat.
There are flavors and aromas entirely unfamiliar to me in this wine. They're not unpleasant, but I'm not racing to the store for another Amarone, either.
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12/17/2016 - bablues wrote: 90 Points
6th Annual Christmas dinner and cellar raid (Naperville, IL): Part of Christmas Dinner and Cellar Raid, didn't take detailed notes. My 3rd fav of the Amarone's
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2/13/2012 - la dut wrote: 86 Points
This being my first Amarone, I'm not sure what to make of it. Highly viscous and richly garnet color, with a slightly orange tinge. Full of dried fruit, raisin, slightly oxidized, alcohol on the nose. A little bright, good acidity, smooth tannins, full-bodied with more cooked cherries, raisins, dried plums and the like, with soil and char. Medium length finish with noticeable but not overwhelming heat.
There are flavors and aromas entirely unfamiliar to me in this wine. They're not unpleasant, but I'm not racing to the store for another Amarone, either.
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10/16/2008 - Zabo wrote: 88 Points
A little rough at this point. Could use another year or more of cellaring.
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12/12/2007 - mpholiday wrote: 90 Points
Vibrant red in color, fruity nose and a great finish. Very smooth and enjoyable.
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