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Italy buyer Davy Zyw has bagged you another astonishing bargain with this one off parcel of classic Amarone at a very special price. It’s from an “outstanding” vintage (Robert Parker) and a world class cellar that we’re forbidden from naming.
Tasting notes
Cherry and blackcurrant with notes of bitter chocolate
Aroma
Concentrated red fruits with notes of figs and coffee
Italy’s ancient tradition of sun drying grapes before fermentation gives Amarone della Valpolicella wines an irresistible richness. A glorious combination of power and complexity, these superb reds are prized the world over and continue to develop with age. They are not everyday wines – making them is a time consuming labour of love and that’s reflected in the price. But not in this case. If we could name the prestigious cellar – the first to produce modern Amarone in the 1850s – the price would nearly double. It’s aged for 24 months in a combination of large Slovenian barrels and small French barriques to add a spicy vanilla edge to the powerfully dark, rich fruit. Serve with game, grilled or braised meats or risotto all’Amarone.