Corte Giara
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2014
This is a relatively "light" amarone. A deep nose suggests more but it does not quite have the depth and complexity I expect on the palate. Good cherries, smoke and chocolate. And a longish finish but not quite too class. Opens with time so don't rush it. — 7 years ago
Pietro Sartori
Amarone della Valpolicella 2013
Not an enormous amarone but still smooth with forward plums followed by christmas fruits and a peppery finish. — 8 years ago
Bertani
Ripasso Valpolicella Corvina Blend 2014
A moderate ripasso. Slow to open with smoky cherry fruit tones. Reasonable tannins. Medium finish. — 7 years ago
Zeni
Superiore Bardolino Classico
This 2015 is much less satisfying than the 2014. Lighter and less complex but still good value for money. The Classico is a clear step down from here. — 7 years ago
913/VR/Italia
Platinum Collection Grande Alberone Rosso Zinfandel
Beefy, velvety start but a bit one dimensional and with a shortish acidic finish. — 8 years ago
Bixio
Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend
Light with forward fruit. Strawberries and light cherries. Medium finish and not overly complex. Good value everyday wine. — 7 years ago
Le Salette
I Progni Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore Corvina Blend 2014
A very drinkable baby amarone. Fruity tones and lightly acidic finish. Early summer berries. — 8 years ago
Mongeard-Mugneret
Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits Pinot Noir
Light and bright fruits. Cherries and citrus. — 8 years ago
Massaya
Le Colombier Beqaa Valley Cinsault Blend 2014
Light to medium bodied, fresh fruitiness and acidity. Subtle pepper tannins finish. — 8 years ago
John Beadle
Light with subtle forward fruits. Smooth but refreshing with relatively light tanins and acid. Short to medium finish. — 7 years ago