2006 Cesari Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Italy, Veneto, Wine Review

This is a very nice Amarone in just the right place right now. Probably at or close to peak but no real hurry here. Deep ruby in color with very slight browning at the rim. The nose is very nice with cherries, slight raisins and other dried fruits, a bit of spice and just a hint of roasted herbs. A voluptuous texture. Slightly sweet/ripe but just perceptible. Layers of complexity. Good acidity that works better with food. Nice finish. Is this a blockbuster? No, but it is an outstanding wine that is around $30 for current vintages.

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A-

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Vintage:

2006

Current Price:

$39.00USD

2016 Cesari Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Italy, Veneto, Wine Review

Vintage:

2016

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A-

Current Price:

$37.00USD

Always a nice value in Amarone although the price has crept up. Garnet in color, clear and bright. This is a blend of 75% Corvina Veronese, 20% Rondinella and 5% Rossignola and Negrara. The nose has cherries, dried cherries, dust, chocolate and herbal bitters. Ful bodied. Light tannins. On the palate, this has cherries, black cherries and char. Nice finish. Drinking great now and should drink well for ten to fifteen more. Wonderful on its own, this will work great with hearty food such as Lamb Stew.

2012 Cesari Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Il Bosco

Vintage:

2012

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Current Price:

$93.00USD

A blend of 80% Corvina and 20% Rondinella. Deep garnet in color. Slightly flat. The nose is nice with stewed fruits, figs, cherries and spices. Full bodied. Nice acidity. On the palate, prunes, cherries and spice. Depth. Nice finish. This is drinking well now. It is dry but with a feeling of sweetness. Nice finish. This is nice on its own but better with food. It would work well with Eggplant Parmesan. Drink over the next seven to ten years.

2008 Igino Accordini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Le Bessole, Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella,Wine Review

Vintage:

2008

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Grade:

A-

Purple in color, ruby at the rim. The nose has cherries and spice. With air some chocolate and slight craisin notes. On the palate, this is ripe but not sweet. Cherries and slight coffee notes. Wide but not deep. It is drinking well now but will certainly go for a while longer. Seemed to be quite popular with those trying it. It will work better with food but is nice on its own too. Perhaps braised lamb?

2009 Tommaso Bussola Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Italy, Veneto, Wine Review

Vintage:

2009

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Bussola is one of the top three producers of Amarone. What separates him from the other two is pricing. Bussola's wines are affordable. This is his base wine and it retails for around $50. That is not inexpensive, but it is worth it. One caveat, to really get the full bang for your buck, let them age for a while. This one is still not yet at peak but showing quite well especially with a bit of air. Purple in color with some ruby swirls. On the nose this has cherries, black cherries, tobacco, dried currants, slight sandalwood and prune. Very deep. On the palate, this is dry but fee

2011 Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Italy, Veneto, Wine Review

Vintage:

2011

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Current Price:

$99.00USD

Great showing for this Amarone at age 12. This was served on board the Celebrity Millennium Cruise ship off the coast of Alaska. It is 80% Corvina Veronese, and 20% Rondinella. Purple with ruby swirls, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is powerful with cherries, slight raisins and some alcohol showing. Full bodied. Medium tannins. On the palate cherries with slight char notes. Complex and deep. Long finish. This is nice on its own but would be better with a plate of pasta with truffles in a cream sauce. Drink over the next ten years.

2006 Cesari Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Italy, Veneto, Wine Review

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