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Bertani 1999 Red (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico)

Price: $70
Varietal: Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara, Italian Red
Appellation: Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Veneto, Italy
Winery: Bertani
Alcohol: 15%
Production: 8,300 cases
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Category: Red
Importer: Palm Bay International
In Magazine: 12/1/2007

Expert Reviews

Here is a beautifully aged Amarone that shows profound grace and elegance on all levels. The nose is expertly weaved with cherry, licorice, white truffle, caramel and butterscotch nuances. A tight, fine grain texture characterizes the mouthfeel, and bolsters the wine’s enormous intensity and persistency of flavor. It is aged six years in oak casks.

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