ON-177733

Antiche Terre Venete Amarone Della Valpolicella 2008, Doc

Amarone Amarone
Veneto, Italy

$33.95 (177733)

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March 31, 2012

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

This classic amarone has a very ripe, rich nose of chocolate nougat, dried cherry, leather and dried straw. It's full...

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Adam
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Mocha, prune, and fig aromas dominate but a chemical / acetone / epoxy undertone contaminates a little. the palate brings some ripe dark cherry, proceeding to a slightly sour mid palate and eventually a slightly astringent and gritty but very long finish with fruit still present. It's on the low end of the Amarone price point but I'd say spend another $5-10 for an upgrade.

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