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 | 2008 Musella Amarone della Valpolicella D.O.C.G.
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| Other Red Wines
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| | | Score | User | City | State | Country | Tasting Notes | Time |
| 75 | | | 93 | JaneGarvey | Atlanta | Georgia | USA | Amarone--a word that embraces the word “amaro,” meaning “bitter”-is one of the classic red wines of the Veneto. The grapes are the usual ones that compose a Valpolicella, namely: Molinara, Corvina and Rondinella, For Amarone, however, they are dried (passito). This example doesn’t provide the often raisened character associated with the genre, but instead is an elegant, refined interpretation of Amarone. When first opened, it seems shy and introspective. About 30 minutes later, it explodes with fine aromatics, embracing spice and black fruits. On the palate, silky tannins frame well-integrated black fruits, yielding an overall elegant impression despite high alcohol (16%), making it very important to cool the temperature down. Decanting about 15-30 minutes before serving is a wise plan. Worth cellaring if proper temperatures and conditions can be maintained.
Suggested Food Pairings:
Awesome with so many foods: Black olives; pork terrine forestière (amazing) bresaola (perhaps the best pairing with this air-dried peppered beef); grilled lamb steak, roast rack of lamb; shredded beef with tomato; salt-crusted beef roast cooked rare; barley risotto with braised lamb; game; rabbit braised with prunes, roast turkey, duck or goose. End the meal with a plate of cubed Parmigiano Reggiano. To die for with this wine.
Distributors:
Ultimate Distributing | 09/01/2012 |
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