Domìni Veneti Or'Jago Amarone 2017
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC
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Amarone is the dry version of Recioto di Valpolicella, the magnificent, intense and weighty red of the Veneto. A regular Gold-medal-winner, this splendid wine comes from an excellent, award-winning cellar. Powerful rich fruit and tobacco spice.
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Wine Details
- Red - Full Bodied
- Fine wine
Italy- Very Deep Ruby
- Corvina-based blend
- 12.375 Units
- 16.5% ABV
- 750 ml
- Vegetarian
- 17 July 2050
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Full, weighty and intense; rich, ripe prune, raisin and spice notes; long
Aroma
Evolved warm black fruit, woodsmoke, spice box and dark chocolate
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Wine
From the Valpolicella region, Amarone is one of Italy’s greatest reds – a dry version of the sweet Recioto. The style was, in fact, discovered at this great cellar, which has thrice been named Winery of the Year. What distinguishes Amarone from standard Valpolicella is that the grapes are air-dried on straw mats after harvesting. The procedure, known as ‘appassimento’, lasts around 130 days and concentrates the grapes’ flavours and sugars prior to pressing, while ageing of the wine for 2 years in fine Allier oak barriques imparts further complexity. Full and intense with almost port-like richness, prune, tobacco and spice character, great structure and a warm finish, this red is a dream with a slow-cooked game casserole or hard cheeses.
From the Valpolicella region, Amarone is one of Italy’s greatest reds – a dry ve...
One of my all time favourites. Simply superb. Huge on dark fruit, some spice and so so smooth
5-Star Online Review
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