This historic estate on the shores of Lake Garda is one of Amarone’s biggest ambassadors when it comes to foreign markets. Good fruit sourcing has shaped a pretty 2003 vintage wine with a nice full nose and no sharp points. You’ll encounter plum, black cherry, roasted nut, vanilla-coffee and exotic spice.
— M.L.
(10/1/2007)
As its name suggests, Barriques relies on small French oak barrels for its intensity and spicy, dark complexity. It works well as a whole because fresh notes of cherry and plum manage to peek through the toast, mesquite and smoked bacon.
— M.L.
(12/1/2011)
This broad, generous expression of Amarone has black fruit aromas that are fleshed out by pretty mineral tones of slate roof or schoolroom chalkboard. Although the fruit tastes very ripe, the wine’s firm tannins create a drying effect in the mouth.
— M.L.
(12/1/2008)
There’s an elegant, toned quality that shifts focus to the purity of its wild berry and dark spice aromas. It’s not one of those massive, chewy fruit bombs and that’s ultimately what sets this wine apart.
— M.L.
(2/1/2011)
Linear, elegant and tight, this has defined aromas of wild berry, crushed stone, clove, licorice and road pavement. The palate shows refreshing intensity thanks to its power, concentration and structure.
— M.L.
(11/1/2012)
Bright berry notes of black cherry and raspberry are followed by cinnamon, clove and dried ginger. It feels smooth, silky and offers softly textured tannins.
— M.L.
(2/1/2011)
On display here are bright aromas of red fruit and forest berry followed by deeper tones of dark chocolate and licorice. The wine is smooth and round with rich texture and well-proportioned sweetness on the close.
— M.L.
(12/1/2011)
Cheerful and youthful, this opens with a sweet bouquet of wild berry, red rose, freshly grated cinnamon and clove. It’s hearty and dense, but it delivers flavors that are refreshingly clear.
— M.L.
(11/1/2012)