Bertani
Recioto della Valpolicella Amarone Classico Superiore Corvina Blend
This is extremely youthful as a 1967 gets. Yet, it shows its elegant bottle age.
The nose reveals classic Valpolicella. Sour dark cherries, blackberries, black raspberries, raisins, stew plums, raspberries, poached/baked strawberries, rhubarb, bright fruit liqueur, Kirsch cherries, licorice/cola notes, cognac/brandy hues, touch of V/A-bandaid, dark, rich earth sandstone, fresh tobacco leaf, tomatoes with leaf, hints of sage, eucalyptus/mint notes, dry top soils, crushed rock powder, with fresh & withering; red, dark, blue and purple florals.
The body is; lush, rich, round & juicy. Excellent viscosity. Sour dark cherries dry raisins, dates, blackberries, black raspberries, stew plums, raspberries, poached/baked strawberries, rhubarb, bright fruit liqueur, Kirsch cherries, licorice/cola notes, cognac/brandy hues, touch of V/A-bandaid, dark, rich earth sandstone, river stone, fresh tobacco leaf, tomatoes with leaf, hints of sage, eucalyptus/mint notes, dry top soils, crushed rock powder, with bright, fresh & withering; red, dark, blue and purple florals. The acidity is flat out sick. The tension, structure, balance & length are a stunning rare treat with a wine of this age. The long, beautiful finish is; well knitted, polished and extremely elegant. It is true wire to wire
For the most part, the older Valpolicella gets the better it is!
Photos of; their barrel room, hillside vineyard, library & aging cellar & our Allen Brother’s Ribcap with Christina’s Potato Wedges & cooked carrots.
This is extremely youthful as a 1967 gets. Yet, it shows its elegant bottle age.
The nose reveals classic Valpolicella. Sour dark cherries, blackberries, black raspberries, raisins, stew plums, raspberries, poached/baked strawberries, rhubarb, bright fruit liqueur, Kirsch cherries, licorice/cola notes, cognac/brandy hues, touch of V/A-bandaid, dark, rich earth sandstone, fresh tobacco leaf, tomatoes with leaf, hints of sage, eucalyptus/mint notes, dry top soils, crushed rock powder, with fresh & withering; red, dark, blue and purple florals.
The body is; lush, rich, round & juicy. Excellent viscosity. Sour dark cherries dry raisins, dates, blackberries, black raspberries, stew plums, raspberries, poached/baked strawberries, rhubarb, bright fruit liqueur, Kirsch cherries, licorice/cola notes, cognac/brandy hues, touch of V/A-bandaid, dark, rich earth sandstone, river stone, fresh tobacco leaf, tomatoes with leaf, hints of sage, eucalyptus/mint notes, dry top soils, crushed rock powder, with bright, fresh & withering; red, dark, blue and purple florals. The acidity is flat out sick. The tension, structure, balance & length are a stunning rare treat with a wine of this age. The long, beautiful finish is; well knitted, polished and extremely elegant. It is true wire to wire
For the most part, the older Valpolicella gets the better it is!
Photos of; their barrel room, hillside vineyard, library & aging cellar & our Allen Brother’s Ribcap with Christina’s Potato Wedges & cooked carrots.
I didn't drink this but it is my birth year. Bet it was shite!
I didn't drink this but it is my birth year. Bet it was shite!
1 person found it helpfulJun 9th, 2015For a 67 this thing is so Alive and a ton of fruit acid wow!!
For a 67 this thing is so Alive and a ton of fruit acid wow!!
Mar 24th, 2016Incredible wine!! Exactly what you expect from a perfect amarone. Unbelievable fruit for a nearly 50 year old wine. Dried strawberries and sweet tobacco aromas. Enjoyed this one with a nice rare bone in ribeye steak.
Incredible wine!! Exactly what you expect from a perfect amarone. Unbelievable fruit for a nearly 50 year old wine. Dried strawberries and sweet tobacco aromas. Enjoyed this one with a nice rare bone in ribeye steak.
Dec 13th, 2015JL Bertani Amarone tasting 12/7/17. More brown color in Ruby. Interesting nose with oxidative notes with leather and some aromatics. Secondary and tertiary notes and long finish. Yum. A lovely still with fruit old wine! Great condition. $374.
JL Bertani Amarone tasting 12/7/17. More brown color in Ruby. Interesting nose with oxidative notes with leather and some aromatics. Secondary and tertiary notes and long finish. Yum. A lovely still with fruit old wine! Great condition. $374.
Dec 8th, 2017This is the REAL DEAL of Amarones. Still fresh and youthful at 50 years old. Tons of complexity: spices, leather, blackberries, tobacco, mince/raisin...nothing predominant, everything subtle and nuanced. A huge thanks to @Steve Anderson for sharing this, as he contemplates re-joining the Delectable community. Anymore ringers like this and I’ll pay for his subscription. 🤑😉👍
This is the REAL DEAL of Amarones. Still fresh and youthful at 50 years old. Tons of complexity: spices, leather, blackberries, tobacco, mince/raisin...nothing predominant, everything subtle and nuanced. A huge thanks to @Steve Anderson for sharing this, as he contemplates re-joining the Delectable community. Anymore ringers like this and I’ll pay for his subscription. 🤑😉👍
Oct 22nd, 2017