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2007 Tedeschi Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico Capitel Monte Olmi

Removed from a subterranean, temperature and humidity controlled residential cellar

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RATINGS

94Wine Spectator

...firm tannins and a silky texture lending structure...boasts a sweet, stemmy quality that mixes with the flavors of dried cherry and strawberry, fennel seed, tomato leaf and smoke...tannic structure and overall intensity linger on the finish.

92James Suckling

...shows intense and complex tertiary notes of leather, cold coffee, forest floor, prunes, dark chocolate and bay leaves...palate is firm yet ripe and velvety, with a full body, crisp acidity, chewy tannins and a chalky finish.

92Wine Enthusiast

...distinctive intensity and opulence...oozes with sweet flavors of cardamom, cinnamon, crushed clove, nutmeg and all kinds of ripe berry fruit. There's a firm tannic bite on the finish, which is followed by long-lasting succulent sweetness.

91Vinous / IWC

...no shortage of volume or resonance...opens up nicely. Dark raspberries, tar, crushed flowers and spices leave a lasting impression.

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REGION

Italy, Veneto, Amarone della Valpolicella

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG, usually called simply Amarone, was awarded its prestigious DOCG appellation status in 2009. Though lush, high alcohol content red wines have been made in the Veneto since the ancient Greeks settled there, the popularity of Amarone over the last few decades has resulted in international demand for the wine. Amarone is typically made from 45% to 95% Corvina, blended with Rondinella and other indigenous grapes. The blend is essentially the same as for Valpolicella, but Amarone is made from dried grapes, which gives it a rich, viscous quality and an alcohol content between 14% and 20%. Though Amarone is a dry wine, there is a sweet version called Recioto della Valpolicella. The recioto style wines are included in the DOCG, and the word “ripasso” on label usually indicates the sweeter style.

VINTAGE

2007 Tedeschi Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico Capitel Monte Olmi