Brian Wakelin

9.4

Marvin brought it to dinner. — 2 months ago

Stephen Dodson

9.1

Friday night dinner - drinking well now — 5 months ago

Tobin Spratte

9.1

Black cherry, cocoa, dried figs and dates, pipe tobacco, vanilla, and spices. — 9 months ago

John W

9.4

Nice representative amarone - dark ruby coloration. Cherry and spices on the nose. Cherry, prune, spice and chocolate on the palate. Full bodied and rich with a decent finish. — 3 years ago

Natalia Ignatenko

9.3

Delicious! Dark chocolate, blackberry, black currant, a little spicy and sweet. WS northern Italy tasting. — 4 years ago

Peter Mitchell

9.5

Very tasty. Sweet and earthy. Intense flavor. From Howie, February 2021. — 5 years ago

Michael Meyer

9.0

@Delectable Wine this is not labeled as “Classico”. A very elegant traditional style, mild oak, restrained (and not particularly raisiny) fruit. Lovely and ready to drink. — 6 years ago

romo

9.3

15.5 doesn’t show and texture is fine. No rough edges. Kinda delicious. — 3 months ago

Andrea Watt

8.9

Leather, cedar, cherry, and a touch of anise. — 6 months ago

Sunny

9.0

Fantastischer Amarone für 42€ — 10 months ago

Anthony De Blasi

9.3

Great amarone from the larger Valpolicella region with a bit more acidity than the Campi Inferi I had two days ago. — 4 years ago

Scott Kahn

9.2

Delightful from bottle to glass to consumption. Chocolate on the nose is revealed on the palette with roasted nuts and ripe fruit. Very long finish. — 5 years ago

Martina

9.1

Drank during fake Christmas w parents — 6 years ago

Julia

8.9

Необычное, душистое: лимон, яблоки, персик, мускатный орех, анис, даже гвоздичное масло. Свежий, легкий вкус. Очень приятное послевкусие. — 6 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2021
Torre d’Orti – Veneto, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
A traditional Amarone crafted primarily from Corvina (with Corvinone), Rondinella, and a small percentage of Molinara, produced using the appassimento method (partially dried grapes). 17% ABV. A powerful expression leaning rustic rather than refined in this vintage.

Aromas & Flavors
Dried cherry, baked plum, subtle fig, light cocoa, faint walnut and restrained raisin tones. Tertiary notes present but not deeply layered.

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and structured with elevated alcohol. Firm tannins and a slightly edgy texture. Lacks the seamless velvety integration expected from more polished Amarone examples.

Food Pairings
Braised meats, aged cheeses, wild boar ragù, mushroom-based dishes.

Verdict
Technically correct and gastronomic, but did not fully deliver the plush refinement and layered complexity often associated with top-tier Amarone. Better at the table than as a contemplative standalone pour.

🍷 Did You Know?
Corvina is the aromatic backbone of Amarone, responsible for cherry and spice notes, while Rondinella contributes color and structure. Balance during drying is crucial, integration is everything. — 4 months ago

RobertoS

9.3

Wow; aged beautifully! — 7 months ago

Becky Burgess

9.4

Ordered at Daniela — 2 years ago

Daniel Ciolek

9.0

Opened after 1 hour slow ox. Melange of dark fruit, fig, leather, tobacco, graphite, spice on the palate. Balanced tannins throughout. Subtle yet complex. — 4 years ago

Michael Amoruso

9.0

Rich ripe black plums and cassis. Leathery and some chocolate and violets. Chewy tannins. — 5 years ago

Allison Hinson

9.2

Didn’t even need a decant, this babe was ready to go the second I popped the cork. This was all dried blackberries and dark plum with sturdy tannins begging for a rack of lamb. — 6 years ago