Forrygende Amarone delle Valpolicella fra Allegrini - større bliver det ikke.
Ønsker man at stifte bekendtskab med en flaske Amarone, der er langt udover det sædvanlige, så er Allegrini det helt oplagte bud. Dette vinhus er en sand pioner indenfor bla. produktion af Amarone, og man får således en mesterlig flot vin.
Druerne til vinen, der består af 45 % Corvina Veronese, 45 % Corvinone, 5 % Rondinella og 5 %
Oseleta, høstes med håndkraft inkl. grundig selektion, således kun det bedste af det bedste druemateriale finder vej til den endelige vin.
Druerne tørres i 3-4 måneder med daglig kontrol, indtil de har tabt 40-45 % af deres oprindelige vægt. Herefter er smagen og sukkerindholdet stærk koncentreret, og druesaften presses blødt og gæres i ståltanke. Herefter overføres mosten til 18 måneders lagring i barriques, inden yderligere 7 måneders lagring i større, franske egetræsfade. Når fadlagringen er endt, begynder flaskelagringen og varer typisk 14 måneder. Først herefter frigives vinen fra Allegrinis vingård.
I glasset får man en mørk, kraftig og intens vin med sødmefuld frugt og krydderier. Markante tanniner, stor power og masser af finesse gør vinen til en kompleks og raffineret oplevelse, og der er ingen tvivl om, at vinen først for alvor vil udfolde sit enorme potentiale efter 5-10 års yderligere lagring.
Decanter World Wine Awards - 96
Vinous - 95
The 2020 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is surprisingly lifted and airy in the glass, showcasing bright strawberry and cherry tones complemented by nuances of cedary spice. It is juicy in style, with silken textures and masses of ripe red and blue fruits that coast along a stream of cooling acidity. This vintage communicates refinement through the long and structured finale, coming across as savory with excellent length. Beautifully done.
DinVinGuide - 95
Indbydende, moden blommefrugt med medicinske aromaer. Dyb og rig vin med flot fylde, balanceret og elegant med blød, moden tannin og forfriskende rank syre. Moderne udtryk i flot harmoni. Varme krydderier og let tørret krydderurt i fin forening med den mørke frugt i smagen. Elegant og i flot balance.
Falstaff - 95
Dark ruby with garnet reflections. Ripe fruit aromas of blackberries, cherries and plums on the nose, as well as a light tobacco note and some liquorice. Sweet and juicy on the palate, with lively acidity and gripping tannins, ending with a spicy finish.
James Suckling - 94
A bold interpretation of Amarone. Refined aromas of licorice, dried cherries, camphor and menthol reverberate across a compact, dense mid-palate. At this early stage, the tannins feel largely oak-derived. But there is nothing blunt about them and there is ample mineral infusion and freshness. Bottle age will serve this rich Amarone well, placating the primary fruit while transforming the wine into something far more complex. Very good. Drink or hold.
Jancis Robinson - 17
Most of the fruit comes from the Marezzane and Villa Cavarena vineyards at 450 to 520 m – cool vineyards with a wide diurnal range in summer, so sugar levels don't rise as fast but they get full phenolic ripeness. Grapes are dried in Allegrini's state-of-the-art drying facility for four months, losing 40–45% of their weight. After a gentle pressing, the wine ferments in steel tanks and ages in new barriques for 18 months, in large barrels for seven months, and in bottle for about 14 months. RS 3.4 g/l. Quite fragrant. Bitter cherry, cigar and sandalwood. The fruit has cranberry etch and cassis bass tones, and the grace notes are singing with thyme and tiny violets. Tannins strong and broad but tucked in and pleached to the fruit. It's bone dry and achingly fresh. Remarkably elegant for an Amarone.
Wine Enthusiast - 94
This Amarone leaps from the glass with an array of aromas that seem daunting at first but then are as comforting as a down comforter. Opening with aromas of ripe black plums, dusted with candied violet petals, espresso and a distinct crushed chalk minerality. The palate is voluminous as dried black cherries, black tea and savory herbal flavors rush to meet the roasted coffee bean and licorice roots notes found on the compelling finish. Drink Now - 2045
| Årgang | 2020 |
| Vintype | Rødvin |
| Land | Italien |
| Område | Veneto |
| Kommune | Valpolicella |
| Producent | Allegrini |
| Alkoholprocent | 16% |
| Indhold | 75cl |
| Druer | Corvina, Molinara, Rondinella |
| Produktionsmetode | Konventionel |
| Faktablad | Hent faktablad |
| Varenr. | 64631 |
