Costa Arente

Costa Arente Amarone della Valpolicella

Italy, Veneto

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

4.4

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Costa Arente Amarone della Valpolicella is a luxurious wine hailing from the esteemed Valpolicella region in Veneto, Italy. This wine is a product of traditional "appassimento" techniques, where grapes like Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara are air-dried before fermentation to concentrate their flavors, sugars, and tannins. The Costa Arente winery takes meticulous care in selecting only the most suitable grape bunches for this process. The grapes are then fermented and aged in a mix of Slavonian oak and French barriques, resulting in a rich, powerful wine that showcases the very best of Amarone style.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

The Costa Arente Amarone della Valpolicella is a magnificent, opulent wine that holds nothing back.On the nose, you're greeted with a medley of dark fruits like plum, black cherry, and fig, complemented by notes of dried herbs, leather, and dark chocolate. The palate offers a luscious texture, where rich flavors of dried fruits meld with spices like vanilla, clove, and a hint of black pepper. Despite its richness and intensity, the wine maintains a beautiful balance thanks to a vein of fresh acidity and well-integrated tannins. The finish is long and velvety, with a final touch of mocha and dark fruit lingering. A wine that perfectly captures the essence of Amarone, making it suitable for important celebrations and fine dining experiences.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

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Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Very high

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

ORIGINS

Winery: Costa Arente

Region: Veneto

Veneto is a region in the north-eastern part of Italy, located between the Adriatic Sea and the Alps. It is one of the most important wine-producing regions in the country, with a long history of winemaking and a wide variety of wines. The history of winemaking in Veneto dates back to the Roman Empire, when the region was known as Venetia. The Romans planted vineyards in the area and developed a variety of winemaking techniques. In the Middle Ages, Veneto was home to some of the most renowned winemakers in Europe, and the region's wines were highly sought after. Today, Veneto is one of the most important wine-producing regions in Italy, with a wide range of styles and varieties.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.4

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