Guerrieri Rizzardi Calcarole Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

Notes of: Leather

Notes of: Dried Fruit

Notes of: Fig

Notes of: Prune

Notes of: Cocoa

Notes of: Licorice

Guerrieri Rizzardi

Guerrieri Rizzardi Calcarole Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

Italy, Veneto

Red wine

4.5

Expert Rating

4.6

Most Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Guerrieri Rizzardi Calcarole Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is a premium wine produced by the renowned Guerrieri Rizzardi winery in the Valpolicella Classico appellation of Italy. The wine is made from carefully selected grapes grown in the Calcarole vineyard, which is known for its unique soil composition and ideal microclimate. The winemaking process involves a traditional method of drying the grapes on straw mats, which concentrates their flavors and aromas. The resulting wine is rich, full-bodied, and complex, with notes of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice. This Amarone is a perfect example of the high-quality wines that can be produced in the Valpolicella region.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Guerrieri Rizzardi Calcarole Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC is a bold and robust expression of the Valpolicella region.The nose is filled with aromas of dark red fruit, cherries, and dried herbs. On the palate, the wine is rich and full-bodied with flavors of leather, dark chocolate, and spice. The tannins are dense and silky, and the finish is long and elegant. This is an excellent example of a classic Amarone.

EXPERT RATING

4.5

DRINKING WINDOW

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2051

Profile

Sweetness:

Almost dry

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Very high

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Intense

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Full

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (5)

Corvina

Rondinella

Corvinone

ORIGINS

Winery: Guerrieri Rizzardi

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

4.6

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