Amarone
I love Amarone because of the rich thick raisinous, port-like, sometimes botrytized country beauty of Italian heritage. Amarone, like Valpolicella (whence they both abide) are a blend of Corvina, Molinara and Rondinella varieties. These grapes are dried to the vignerons specifications, whether hung or racked or just left in the boxes and then vinified. The result is a true ‘cult’ wine that garners ferocious devotees rather than a polite mass appeal. There is something primal and Dionysian when I contemplate in the Amarone mode. Perhaps the bug will bite you, Cheers, CS.
Recommended wines;
Amarone 1997 Bertani Italy Love me some mature Amarone
Amarone 2004 Zenato Veneto DOC Starred
Allegrini makes a profound Amarone but I can’t find the entry in my database, praise Darwin I have the back-up here in my head…
Amarone 2004 Righetti Italy Everyday drinking level, lighter styled
Amarone 2001 Allegrini Valpolicella Holiday wine, all generous and giving!
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