Amarone Alteo is a dark, savory red wine with masculine aromas of spice, tobacco, leather, licorice and loads of jammy fruit and black currant. In fact, the brightness of the fruit is ultimately what distinguishes this lush, powerful (with 17.5% alcohol) blend.
— M.L.
(12/1/2011)
The 17.5% alcohol is a bit much, but the burning effect is dampened by the mouthfeel’s extraordinary thickness and richness. It’s big and bold, with intense aromas of toasted nut, vanilla, chocolate fudge, blackberry jam and exotic spice.
— M.L.
(11/1/2012)
No doubt, this is a big, bold wine that hits the palate like a ton of bricks. Aromas include maple syrup, brown sugar, molasses, dark fruit and plum, spice and leather. Not surprisingly, it delivers loads of sticky chewiness as well.
— M.L.
(12/1/2011)
The wine opens with a garnet color and slightly brownish hues and segues to mature aromas of strawberry jam and blackberry preserves. The wine is very sweet and chewy and offers a long, succulent finish.
— M.L.
(12/1/2009)
La Corte del Pozzo is an easy-going Ripasso with bright berry nuances and loads of natural freshness and crispness. The wine would pair with easy, fatty foods like pizza or lasagna with melted mozzarella.
— M.L.
(2/1/2011)
Boasting a fuller, thicker style compared to last vintage, this base Valpolicella (with 70% Corvina and 30% Rondinella) delivers candied fruit aromas with raspberry roll-up and cassis syrup. The wine shows loads of chewy, ripe fruit characteristics.
— M.L.
(12/1/2011)
This bottling offers more density and heft than usually found in this category of Italian reds. The bouquet offers bright berry, cherry, leather and spice notes.
— M.L.
(11/1/2012)
Toasty and bright, this garnet-colored wine offers fresh cherry and roasted nut aromas that balance each other nicely. The wine’s medium body is backed by a touch of heat and a note of tangy exotic spice.
— M.L.
(11/1/2012)