Cesari Amarone Della Valpolicella 2019 750 ml (C)

?Ratings & Reviews

• Wine Enthusiast: Awarded 91 points, highlighting aromas of roasted spices, tobacco, leather, and coffee. The palate features plum and blackberry flavors, culminating in a savory finish that emphasizes elegance over power
• James Suckling: Also rated 91 points, describing it as an elegant Amarone with notes of spiced cherries, tile, and roasted Mediterranean herbs. It’s characterized as fresh and drinkable with fine-grained tannins, suitable for early enjoyment
• Vivino: Holds an average user rating of 4.2 out of 5, indicating consistent appreciation among wine enthusiasts

?Tasting Notes

• Appearance Intense ruby red color with purple hue.
• Aroma Dominant notes of ripe fruit, cherry, and jam, complemented by hints of vanilla and spice
• Palate Full-bodied and warm with a velvety mouthfeel. The wine offers a harmonious balance and a long, persistent finish.

Winemaking & Aging

• *Grape Composition: Primarily Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, and Rondinela.
• *Production Method: Grapes are hand-harvested and dried in well-ventilated rooms until December, losing about 30% of their weight to concentrate sugars.
• *Fermentation: Conducted in stainless steel tanks with malolactic fermentation.
• *Aging: Matured for 36 months, including 12 months in Slavonian oak barrels and additional time in French oak barrels and tonneax.

This Amarone pairs excellently with game, grilled, and stewed meats. It’s also ideal as a meditation wine, enjoyed on its own to appreciate its complexity. citeturn0search5

4/15/25 #VP