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Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

Classification

Exuberance

A very hot August although a little rain in September.

Tasting Notes

Much deeper colour than the other vintages of this decade, which are transparent. This is a deeper tawny. Decadent nose of molten orangey fruit, smoky bacon and chocolate; huge ripeness and dimension here – such a change from the generally lighter vintages of this decade. Has a burnished quality. On the palate, concentrated and still tannic with a powerful dark chocolate character: like eating a pain au chocolat. Big wine all round, full of impact, typical of a warm vintage. Impressive in its concentration and depth. — MW Nick Jackson

Alcohol
content

15%

Sugar
residue

3,7 g/l

Bottling
year

1982
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 1972

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Amarone della
Valpolicella Classico

1972

Review by

Nick Jackson

Master of wine

A fantastic surprise. The concentration, the depth of fruits and the power of this wine really has to be tasted to be believed.

Style

Exuberance

These wines showed an extrovert character, usually with intense aromas, rich fruit and an overall sensuality.