NOTES GERARDO CESARI Amarone della Valpolicella
Produced in the classic Valpolicella PAIRING AND SERVING area. The drying on racks of the It is an excellent partner to red meat, Corvina, Rondinella, Rossignola and boiled meat, flavoursome risottos and Negrara grapes until mid January and hard cheeses. the ageing in large oak barrels and Perfect also as a “conversation wine”. barriques, together with the long Recommended drinking temperature period of rest in bottles, allow us to 18-20°C. enjoy this great wine. ANALYTICAL DATA PRODUCTION Alcohol: 15.00% Grape varieties made up of 70-75% Corvina Veronese, 20% Rondinella Total acidity: 5,75 g/l. and 5% Rossignola e Negrara. Clean Acidity: 0,65 g/l. ORGANOLEPTIC DESCRIPTION Reducing sugars: 6,0 g/l. Typical aromas of ripe fruit, fruit Net dry extract: 33,00 g/l preserve and cherry are immediately perceived on first olfactory examination. Particularly striking is the incredible long length that lingers on the palate, when the wine displays all its strength through a warm an elegant body.
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Cesari Amarone della Valpolicella 2015, Rated 95, Luca Maroni, August 8, 2019
Cesari Amarone della Valpolicella 2015, Rated 92, James Suckling, November 7, 2019 “I love the vibrancy to the fruit here, which ranges from citrus to orange peel, to violets and fresh herbs. Shows good depth on the medium-to full-bodied palate with crunchy acidity and supple tannins, giving energy to the sleek finish.”
Cesari Amarone della Valpolicella 2015, Rated 91, Steve Thurlow, WineAlign, Annual Gift Guide, December 3, 2019 “This an elegant midweight to fullbodied dry Amarone with the power nicely tamed by some fine acidity and structural tannin for balance. It is very approachable with aromas of red cherry and dried plum with leather and chestnut tones. Complex, delicate and well balanced with excellent length. Try with a duck ragout. Best 2020 to 2026”
Cesari Amarone della Valpolicella 2014, Rated 90, Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, March 1, 2019 “Ripe dark-fruit, toasted oak and cooking-spice aromas emerge from the glass. The dense palate delivers prune, black pepper and cinnamon alongside firm tannins.”
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Cesari Amarone della Valpolicella 2014, Rated 90, James Suckling, November 25, 2018 “Aromas of violets and ripe fruit with hints of wet earth and sage. Medium body, delicious tannins and a fresh and fruity finish. Drink now.”
Cesari Amarone della Valpolicella 2013, Rated 92, David Lawrason, The 120 best bottles of wine, Toronto Life, December 2018 “Amarone can go over the top with alcohol and sweetness, but this is nicely restrained.It has classic cherry and strawberry jam fruit, with finely layered herbs and old-barrel spic. Full with dusty tannin and walnut bitterness.”
Cesari Amarone della Valpolicella 2013, Rated 92, David Lawrason, WineAlign, September 04, 2018 “Amarone can easily go over the top with ripeness, alcohol and sweetness, but this one is more restrained, and so well balanced. Ithas classic cherry/strawberry jam corvina fruit, with finely layered herbs, old barrel spice and generally savoury nuances. It is full bodied with firm acidity, dusty, firm tannin and some walnut bitterness on the finish. The length is excellent. Really like the structure here for drinking now, and for ageing.”
Cesari Amarone della Valpolicella 2013, Rated 92, James Suckling, June 25, 2018 “A full and rich wine with chocolate and berry character. Soft, velvety tannins and a delicious finish. Drink now.”
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Cesari Amarone della Valpolicella 2013, Rated 91, Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, May 31, 2018 “This well-knit red is medium-to-full-bodied and stylish, with cherry coulis, star anise, fig cake and mineral flavours. Lightly chalky tannins firm the spiced finish. Drink now through 2028.”
Cesari Amarone della Valpolicella 2013, Rated 93, Natalie MacLean, May 23, 2018 “A gorgeous, plush, full-bodied Italian red wine. This Amarone is made using the traditional appassimento style of drying the grapes on straw mats before fermentation to concentration the flavour, weight and alcohol of the finished wine. Aromas of black cherry liqueur, smoke and spice. Pair with roast beef.”
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