Bertani Amarone Classico, DOCG, 2012

Description

Amarone Classico Bertani is a timeless wine, in the unique style that Bertani has always striven care to preserve. A style that is classic, yet always up to date and therefore never needs to change. Produced by Bertani since as long ago as 1958, Amarone Classico Bertani is a perfect example of total harmony between time, nature and man, and to it we devote all our skill and enthusiasm, all our patience and loving care. The natural appassimento (semi-drying process) of the grapes on the “aréle” (cane mats) and the ageing in large casks for no less than six years give this wine a stable and long-lasting structure, making it one of the longest-living wines in the world.

Tasting Notes

Blend: Corvina Veronese (80%) and Rondinella (20%).

Wow. Such a complex nose, with a base of dried cherry, spruced up with hints of mild coffee and walnuts. Then there are dried flowers, wild herbs and spices, such as tarragon and cloves. Subtle hints of dried banana and apricot, too. The palate is full, super sleek, intense and well-balanced, with tight, spice-coated tannins that drive everything forward. Long, long finish. Lovely to taste now, but this already almost ten-year-old will sit comfortably in your cellar for a long while yet.

- James Suckling

Serving Suggestions

It goes well with red meat, game and mature cheese, but is also the perfect companion at the end of a meal and for meditation.

Rating

James Suckling 98, Jancis Robinson 17.5, Decanter 94, Vinous 93, Gambero Rosso Tri Bicchieri