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2003 Michele Castellani Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Collezione Ca del Pipa Cinque Stelle
Corvina Blend
- Italy
- Veneto
- Valpolicella
- Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
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Community Tasting Notes 24
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canan wrote: 91 points
September 3, 2022 - Powerful and dense. Aging has improved it but for me it still feels somewhat off balance with the compact fruit and alcohol.
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mmh wrote: 93 points
May 12, 2020 - Well worth the wait. Drinking beautifully now but could actually improve with more age. Although this is a very powerful Amarone, it is quite balanced due to the high acidity and firm tannins. Complex, long, red cherries, chocolate and a hint of sweat!
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Theamaronefan Likes this wine: 96 points
December 27, 2017 - Brilliant and elegant wine drinking well in 2017. Plums, tart cherries, stewed prunes and pop rocks with a hint of dark chocolate. Plush tannins. Beautiful.
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kreuter wrote:
November 22, 2017 - Outstanding
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DRS-Inc wrote: 93 points
December 24, 2016 - Double-decanted about an 1.5 hours before consuming. Had sampled a small glass upon uncorking, which came across quite earthy at first impression. Opened up quite nicely after some time breathing, constantly evolving as the night went on, showing varying nuances and complexity. Notes of deep dark berries, baking spices, damp earth and garden herbs. Tannins have integrated and resolved well on this one, leading way to a silky/velvety finish with good length. This red was the highlight among all of the wines over the holiday weekend. (93+)
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2003
- Type Red
- Producer Michele Castellani
- Varietal Corvina Blend
- Designation Collezione Ca del Pipa
- Vineyard Cinque Stelle
- Country Italy
- Region Veneto
- SubRegion Valpolicella
- Appellation Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
- UPC Codes 764866501315, 8021364221315, 8021364223012, 8021364228017
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 3 (1%)
- In Cellars 212 (38%)
- Consumed 339 (61%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerMichele Castellani
- VarietyCorvina Blend
- CountryItaly
- RegionVeneto
- SubRegionValpolicella
- AppellationAmarone della Valpolicella Classico
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