Amarone

Generous, seductive and very complex bouquet of cherries, plums, spices and other aromas. The taste of the "Vigneti Vallata di Marano" is above all captivating for its elegance and length. A beautiful Amarone, in which strength and concentration go together harmoniously. SUPERIORE.DE

"This shows real purity of fruit with dense and dark berries, coffee and bitter chocolate. Full and powerful." James Suckling

Amarone Selezione Antonio Castagnedi delivers every year high quality for its price: Varied aromas of violets, graphite, black cherries and minerals and a lively, structured, down-to-earth style. This wealth and its depth make it the perfect companion for winter cuisine. SUPERIORE.DE

"Two years of maturing in Tonneaux ensure the harmony of this wine: compact maraschino aromas, notes of leather and tobacco; in the mouth pithy, the tannins and the acidity are accurately balanced, beautiful freshness and yet also velvety to the finish. Successful." Vinum

"This is the estate's entry-level Amarone that boasts a sweet, plush and accessible drinking profile. The 2015 Amarone della Valpolicella Selezione Antonio Castagnedi is a beautiful expression from a terrific vintage. The warmth and sunshine of the summer season is expressed beautifully in this blend of Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Croatina and Oseleta with three months of appassimento. Black fruit and pressed cherry cede to barbecue smoke and baking spice. This is a great wine to recommend at this price point." Robert Parker

Every year Amarone Selezione Antonio Castagnedi delivers high quality for its price: a variety of aromas of violet, graphite, black cherry and minerals and a lively, structured, down-to-earth style. This richness and its depth make it the perfect companion for winter cuisine. SUPERIORE.DE

Perfect Amarone from the Valpantena subzone with a promising bouquet of dark cherries, sweet spices and earthiness. On the palate continuous and complex with elegant aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE

"Concentrated nose of plums, dried raspberries, coffee, liquorice, mint, and old wood. Palate is rich and intense, with a balsamic hint, velvety tannins, and an elegant persistent finish." Decanter

The name says it all: Marne means marl soil on which the vines for this magnificent Amarone grow. They are at least 20 years old and lie in an ideal 180° direction - from south-west to south-east. Rich, dense colour, compact bouquet with intense aromas of plum, green tea and tobacco, with a fine chocolate note in the background. The powerful body changes on the palate into a dynamic taste experience with sweet fruit melt, firm tannin and long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"There's a sense of finesse to this concentrated red, with the fine tannins providing a plush frame for well-knit flavors of ripe red and black currant, wild sage, red licorice and graphite-laced mineral that linger on the mouthwatering finish." Wine Spectator

"The flashy dark fruit here is impressive and captivates while running through various shades of dark licorice, dark cherries and dark plums. Hints of tee-tree and eucalyptus oil. Full-bodied and plush, yet tightly woven and rather savory. This is a delicious Amarone with a powerful, chewy backbone of tannins. Drink from 2023." James Suckling

"Referring to the marly soil and 180-degree exposure, Tedeschi's Marne 180 is crafted from the estate's hillside vineyards in eastern Valpolicella. Besides the requisite Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella, it includes a handful of lesser-known grape varieties indigenous to the zone - like Negrara, Rossignola, Forselina and Croatina. An exuberant Amarone that is youthful and clean, this has aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and mint which tumble out of the glass then give way to pure dark cherry and sandalwood. Full, rich and luscious, it has smooth, caressing tannins and bright acid to refresh, lingering with plum and dried violet. This epitomises the vibrancy of the 2016 vintage." Decanter

Impeccable Amarone from the Valpantena subzone with a promising bouquet of dark cherries, sweet spices and earthiness. Continuous and complex on the palate with an elegant finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Zenatos Amarone focuses entirely on elegance, with the ripe fruit at the centre of the inviting bouquet with light tones of aromatic herbs. On the palate, its overripe power and warm, wide-ranging taste are evident. SUPERIORE.DE

"While this is heady and spicy, it’s also quite reserved for this producer, framing glazed cherries and dried meat against a backdrop of citrus and roasted herbs. The ornately woven texture and generous fruit work very well with the linear acidity and firm-tannin bite. Really excellent." James Suckling

Beautiful Amarone Riserva with well proportioned aromas of ripe dark fruit and noble notes of leather, spices and sweet tobacco. Flowing dense and full-bodied with remarkable depth, breadth and purity across the palate. An opulent wine that lingers long and very harmonious. SUPERIORE.DE

"Here’s a really elegant Amarone that displays nuances of red flowers, violets, citrus, orange peel and boysenberries with spice and cedar undertones. Medium to full body and a plush and ornate texture that’s bolstered by tangy acidity and loads of fresh-herb character. Lovely balance, but concentration, too. Drink now or hold for a long time." James Suckling

Beautiful Amarone Riserva with well proportioned aromas of ripe dark fruit and noble notes of leather, spices and sweet tobacco. Flowing dense and full-bodied with remarkable depth, breadth and purity across the palate. An opulent wine that lingers long and very harmonious. SUPERIORE.DE

The star of the Tenuta Sant'Antonio: of a rich dark ruby red colour, its scent of wild fruits, black pepper, tobacco and spices is a delight for the nose. Fruity and full-bodied, yet velvety and very demanding in its character - a strict, elegant Amarone, whose terrific finish is accompanied by noble tannins. SUPERIORE.DE

"Matures for three years in tonneaux and is produced with a minimum of added sulphur - and that is an achievement with the Amarone: a clearly built nose, warm black cherries, herbs and dark chocolate; pithy structure with robust, crisp tannins, shows character right up to the final". Vinum

"This is quite an unusual Amarone with plenty of black pepper, blackberry bush and eucalyptus, punctuating an otherwise blackberry-focused nose. peppery and spicy. Full-bodied, open-knit and fruit-forward. Juicy on the finish." James Suckling

Generous, seductive and very complex bouquet of cherries, plums, spices and other aromas. The taste captivates above all by its elegance and length. A beautiful Amarone, in which strength and concentration go together harmoniously. SUPERIORE.DE