MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.0

It’s amazing that this grape can produce wines with so much freshness and juicy fruit, completely balanced, zippy acidity in an area That’s very close to the Mediterranean and dry when we think of this kind of style of wine only coming from the northwest of Spain and in reality it all depends on the grape variety and of course, the winemaking. this is a really good example of #grenacheBlanc. #garnachablanca #terraalta — a day ago

Kristen Grimes

9.5

Salty minerality on the nose with a hint of citrus, the palate is all minerals with crisp green apple and some lime acidity, but the weighty body keeps it balanced. Super yummy, which I don't usually say of an Italian wine! — 3 months ago

Stephen Dodson

9.1

Friday night dinner - drinking well now — 5 months ago

Ivor

9.1

Great wine combining southern burgundy richness, use of luxurious oak, great acidity and low alc levels. Wonder how this ages.. Tx @Jan A for pointing this one out!. — 6 months ago

Peter Heyboer

9.3

Brought this back from Portugal in 2023 and finally drank it. Awesome wine even if it was maybe a little past its prime. Classic Vinho Verde citrus and floral nose and a dash of minerality. On the tongue it's missing that light effervescence I love but it still brings a lot of citrus and light fruit sweetness that balances the acidity. Would absolutely buy again if I can find it over here! — 9 months ago

with Matthew, Ethan and 2 others

shaun house

9.2

Good wine. — 2 years ago

with Nadine

Natalia Ignatenko

9.3

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

Peter van den Besselaar

9.3

vintage 1971 | 55 Years old history full of live, kicking and ‘screaming’, a privilege to drink this — a month ago

Anthony Pro

9.1

Happy Easter. — 3 months ago

Todd Scurci

9.2

#frankies # — 5 months ago

with Annie

romo

9.1

Quite a value, esp here. Crispy and firm. — 6 months ago

Pooneet K

9.0

Very solid pecorino, especially on day 2. Crisp, refreshing, quite linear and direct but still very nice. Good value too. — 8 months ago

Jake Hajer

9.1

Aging well and tastes nice. Maybe a couple years past its peak. Licorice, cinnamon, bramble red berry. — 10 months ago

Donald Williams

9.5

Always a really nice wine at a great price. — 4 years ago

with Bonnie

Brian Wakelin

9.4

Marvin brought it to dinner. — 2 months ago

Alex Mutch

9.0

Xarel-lo, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay organic grapes make for a bold and flavorful bubbly — 2 months 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

Ivan Peci

9.1

Marca blanca de rioja alta — 7 months ago

with Pedro and Carlos

Jenn Ingle

9.0

Nose - Crayons (in a good way), Old wood barrels and Petrichor. Main tastes - Muted fruit flavors because it’s so soft and smooth on the tannins for the most part. Maybe a bit of crab apples from the acid. Really approachable food wine. I love Montepulcianos so I’m a bit bias here with my rating but overall it’s really nice. — 9 months ago

Ruud Verhagen

9.1

2019 vintage — 3 years ago