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1998 Brigaldara Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Corvina Blend
- Italy
- Veneto
- Valpolicella
- Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
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Community Tasting Notes 15
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RichardP wrote: 91 points
April 4, 2023 - From 375, this is well into tertiary notes with raisin, cranberry, autumn leaves, prune, and leather, with the high alcohol barely showing. It had heavy sedimentation; decant or pour carefully. It's a beautifully aged wine that is still aging gracefully; if that is to your taste it's a good time to open these.
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RichardP wrote: 91 points
August 10, 2016 - From 375. Raisin and camphor on the nose. On the palate, raisin, prune, leather, and earth, with no noticeable tannins and good acidity on the medium to long finish. I would say this is approaching the end of its peak drinking period in half bottles, but it will probably hold for five more years in the 750 mL size. Good value at $30/half bottle.
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rustyRudy Likes this wine: 90 points
April 24, 2015 - Purple. Tobacco, cedar, menthol, that carries over into the palate. Deep dark fruit. Long finish with plum and prune notes at the end of the finish.fully ready to go. Rarely drink Amarone, but this was interesting and enjoyable. Went well with white Pizza.
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Lyng wrote: 91 points
June 23, 2011 - Nice mature amarone. Still fruity in the nose. Tannins and acids are fine.
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vanpe003 wrote: 91 points
November 28, 2009 - 91 pts Day 1. The tannins/alcohol hit me harder tonight than prior outings, making thus feel somewhat tight this time around. Will check back tomorrow. Out of a 375ml. Update Day 2: better, smoother on the mid-palate and finish. Maybe 92 pts on the second day.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 1998
- Type Red
- Producer Brigaldara
- Varietal Corvina Blend
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Italy
- Region Veneto
- SubRegion Valpolicella
- Appellation Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
- UPC Code 8032610361211
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 57 (48%)
- Consumed 63 (53%)
Food Pairing
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- ProducerBrigaldara
- VarietyCorvina Blend
- CountryItaly
- RegionVeneto
- SubRegionValpolicella
- AppellationAmarone della Valpolicella Classico
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