“Case Vecie” Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2018

Brigaldara | Veneto
Brigaldara s.a.s. | Via Brigaldara 20 | IT 37029 San Pietro in Cariano

03352218 · 0,75 l · 62,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Amarone Case Vecie takes its name from the vineyard of the same name in the municipality of Grezzana in Valpantena. An exceptional plot of land where the grapes ripen slowly and consistently even in the most difficult years thanks to the altitude and exposure. The late harvest makes it possible to store the grapes in a cooler season and to carry out a slow and long drying process that develops the characteristic flavours. A wine that emphasises the natural characteristics of the high mountain climate: a true Amarone "delle vigne alte".

Intense ruby red colour. Case Vecie needs time to open up in the glass. It seduces with a rather unobtrusive but also meditative expression and draws the eye to a pretty bouquet of blackberries, lavender and violets. The palate reveals pure elegance that rests on a core of lively acidity and at the same time displays an impressive density with radiant black fruits that gain volume and depth towards the end. Cherries, sweet spices, mocha and dark, floral notes run through the dramatically long final. The harmony and balance is already astonishing and will continue to refine with further bottle ageing. SUPERIORE.DE

"Medium, bright ruby red with garnet reflections. Very spicy aroma of cinnamon stick, liquorice and black pepper on the nose, then some rum pot aromas, pickled plums and cherries. Sweet fruit on the palate, slightly creamy, the tannins are present and supportive, with a fruity finish and good length." Falstaff

"Another relaxed and impeccably balanced wine from this likeable producer that stands out from a sea of hard, extracted and pungent Amarone variants. Concise red cherries, cloves, tamarind, dried tobacco and pomegranate. A little sweet, but the tannins are supple and not hard and overworked. The wine is full-bodied, but it drinks like something much less sophisticated. These are points to be rewarded. Basically, a wine that proves that a drinkable Amarone is not a contradiction in terms. Bravo!" James Suckling

"This is what happens when fruit and savory notes decide to share the spotlight. Wild berries and dried fruits create the opening while mint, herbs, leather and coffee build the story. The palate keeps shifting between bright fruit highlights and deeper earth tones, like watching sun and shadows play across a landscape. When Amarone finds harmony between power and grace." Wine Enthusiast

"The 2018 Amarone della Valpolicella Case Vecie is dark and seductive in the glass, with hints of candy spice and dried violets complementing wild blueberries and a touch of fresh mint. The wine is pleasantly round and surprisingly juicy, showing its minerality on the attack, while deep, tart wild berries meet lively acidity and a range of exotic spices emerge towards the finish. The finish is tannic but fresh and incredibly long, leaving a bitter blackberry crunch, purple flowers and a chalky concentration that takes your breath away. Bury the 2018 deep in your cellar, this is a long distance runner." Vinous