Rating 93
Style Red
Blend , Corvinone, Rondinella
Vintage 2017
Appellation
Veneto
Italy
ABV 15.5%
Price $70.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2024-11-12

Perfect For

Cold Weather Hibernation, Date Night, Holiday Meals

Drink If You Like

Aglianico, Cabernet Sauvignon , Zinfandel

Carlo Santi 1843 Amarone della Valpolicella 2017 Review

It’s been a while since we’ve tasted an Amarone that truly wowed us, but this bottle certainly made an impression. Produced with the traditional technique of drying out grapes to enrich their sugar concentration and aromatic compounds, this wine embodies the boldness of a typical Amarone. Dried cranberries, plums, and cherries fill the palate with hints of cinnamon, mocha, and coffee. Even with the rich flavors and hearty 15.5 percent ABV, this Amarone still offers great elegance and balance.

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Carlo Santi 1843 Amarone della Valpolicella 2017
It’s been a while since we’ve tasted an Amarone that truly wowed us, but this bottle certainly made an impression. Produced with the traditional technique of drying out grapes to enrich their sugar concentration and aromatic compounds, this wine embodies the boldness of a typical Amarone. Dried cranberries, plums, and cherries fill the palate with hints of cinnamon, mocha, and coffee. Even with the rich flavors and hearty 15.5 percent ABV, this Amarone still offers great elegance and balance.

Reviewed On: 11-12-2024
93
POINTS
Carlo Santi 1843 Amarone della Valpolicella 2017
It’s been a while since we’ve tasted an Amarone that truly wowed us, but this bottle certainly made an impression. Produced with the traditional technique of drying out grapes to enrich their sugar concentration and aromatic compounds, this wine embodies the boldness of a typical Amarone. Dried cranberries, plums, and cherries fill the palate with hints of cinnamon, mocha, and coffee. Even with the rich flavors and hearty 15.5 percent ABV, this Amarone still offers great elegance and balance.

Reviewed On: 11-12-2024