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Bertani : Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2015

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Bertani : Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2015

Veneto

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

- Red - See details

J. Suckling | 100

Wine Spectator | 93

Vinous - A. Galloni | 93

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Marks and reviews

/100

Wine Spectator

Alison Napjus

This elegant red shows lovely length and integration and feels fresh and focused despite its 10 years of aging on release. Mineral-driven, with an underpinning of iron and loamy earth to the mix of dried cherry and red currant fruit, bitter herb, cocoa powder, and singed orange peel notes. Fine, taut tannins firm the well-spiced finish. Corvina and Rondinella. Best from 2027 through 2040. 5,000 cases made, 1,350 cases imported.

/100

Wine Enthusiast

Jeff Porter

A bold statement of hedonistic pleasure, this late-release Amarone cranks up every dial to maximum impact. Picture the richest pie filling imaginable, swirled with jammy preserves and cream, all woven into a luxuriously viscous texture. The extended bottle age has worked its magic, wrapping all this intensity in silk sheets, though subtlety isn't in this wine's vocabulary. For those who embrace the "more is more" philosophy, this delivers pure, unrestrained pleasure with the confidence of a rock star at full volume.

/100

Decanter

Comforting aromas of dusty wood, dried red fruits, dark chocolate and some subtle floral lift lead to a superbly textural and airy palate which gives energy and space to the concentrated red and black fruits. Breezy and fragrant, lifted and poised, it's a masterclass of harmony and elegance, with a lovely salty edge and some crunchy berries. The complexity will come with time.

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James Suckling

A vivid ruby color with a garnet tinge and a super-restrained nose of licorice, oak bark, smoke, wood, cigar box, leather, dark chocolate, crushed violets and prunes. Freshness and subtlety. Full-bodied and elegant on the palate thanks to ripe, filigree tannins, long acidity, and a toasty, savory finish. One of the great Amarone. Corvina and Rondinella. Ready to drink now, but built for the long haul.

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Vinous

Eric Guido

Cedary spices mix with shavings of dark chocolate and crushed black raspberries as the 2015 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico entices from the glass. Cool-toned and crisp, it offers silken textures offset by depths of tart red berry fruits and balsamic tones. A pleasantly bitter sensation puckers the cheeks, as fine tannins saturate and nuances of sour citrus fade. Despite the warm vintage, Bertani has found a beautiful balance in its 2015 Amarone.

Description

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of Bertani's 2015 Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico

Tasting

The palate seduces with its delicate balance of concentration, complexity, and purity. It is full-bodied, powerful, and well-balanced, offering silky tannins and lovely freshness. Flavors of jammy fruit and spice are supported by an elegant tannic structure and a lingering finish with notes of dark chocolate and licorice.

The Elegance and Expression of a Great Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Wine

The Estate

The history of Bertani, one of the most important producers in the Veneto, begins in 1857, when two brothers, Giovan Battista and Gaetano Bertani, decided to settle in Quinto Di Valpantena, north of Verona, Italy. A student of the renowned professor Guyot, Gaetano Bertani worked to apply the techniques he learned in Bordeaux to Italian wines, in the spirit of that era of innovation that marked the advances of modern viticulture, both in the vineyard and in the cellar. In 1958, Bertani became one of the most celebrated Italian names by releasing a wine that would become iconic: Amarone.

The Vineyard

At the helm of a 200-hectare vineyard located in one of the most prestigious areas of Valpolicella around Verona, the wines of the Bertani estate showcase all the typicity of the great terroirs of the Veneto.

The Wine

The Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico is born on the great terroirs of Tenuta Novare. Located in the heart of the hills of the "Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC" denomination, near the village of Arbizzano di Negrar, Tenuta Novare is situated in the province of the Veneto, in northeastern Italy. Averaging 20 years of age, the vines are planted on a soil composed of limestone and basalt.

The Vintage

The 2015 vintage was characterized by a hot summer and a mild autumn, ideal conditions for grape ripening, yielding the concentration and aromatic intensity that are the hallmarks of this exceptional vintage.

Winemaking and Aging

Harvested at full ripeness, the grapes are laid out to dry on bamboo racks, or "arele," for approximately 120 days. At the end of this process, which concludes in January, the dried grapes concentrate their aromas and sugars. Aging in oak barrels is followed by a further aging period of at least one year in bottle before release.

Blend

Corvina and rondinella.