2019 Allegrini Amarone

A rich and bold Amarone with ripe black and red fruits, chocolate, coffee, and earthy notes.

Producer

Allegrini

Region

Veneto

Country

Italy

Varietal

Corvina Veronese

Varietal Composition

45% Corvina Veronese, 45% Corvinone, 5% Rondinella, 5% Oseleta

Specifications

2019

Vintage

2029

Drink By

ABV

Vinification

Hand harvested from 37 year old vines (avg), naturally dried for 3-4 months, fermented in stainless steel for 25 days, aged separately in oak for 18 months, then blended and aged an additional 7 months

Occasional wine note

Like most Amarones, this wine is not for all occasions. It's big and has an almost syrupy feel, but there's great ripe black and red fruits mixed with chocolate, coffee, licorice, pine needles, and other earthy components. Great specimen!

What experts say about this wine

100

James Suckling

A modern interpretation of Amarone on one hand, yet dense, fresh and altitudinal of feel, brimming with the marrow of alpine herb and spruce sap, on the other. Bitter cocoa, espresso grind and the usual swathe of pithy, dried grape skin tannins, menthol and black licorice strap. Immense, powerful and fresh. I suppose that one can ask just how much of this can be drunk. On the other hand, a glass is impressive in the right moment. Drink or hold.

100

Wine Enthusiast

Aromas of plum and black cherry that give way to notes of black tea, violet and savory spices. The palate is well-balanced, highlighting both the fruit and non-fruit flavors equally. Black and red berries share the stage with notes of espresso, anise, dried leaf and limestone. Fine tannins and meaningful acidity make this wine a standout.

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