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Guerrieri Rizzardi’s 3 Cru Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is a rich, spicy red wine produced only in certain years from grapes from 3 Cru vineyards. International Wine Challenge Gold Medal winner with polished succulent black fruits, well balanced and delicious.
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| Wine Style | Red Wine, Rich Spicy Red |
|---|---|
| Grape Variety | Corvina, Rondinella, Corvinone, Barbera |
| Wine Region | Veneto |
| Country | Italy |
| ABV | 16.0% |
| Oaked | Yes |
| Cork | Yes |
| Lifestyle | Organic |
| Volume | 75cl |
| Drink By | 2030 |
Guerrieri Rizzardi 3 Cru Amarone 2015 is from the Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG classification which accounts for about 25% of total Valpolicella production. Amarone is produced from a similar blend of grapes to Valpolicella (although Molinara is not permitted). In this 2015 ‘3 Cru Amarone’ grapes are selected from Guerrieri Rizzardi’s 3 recognised single vineyards – Calcarole, Rovereti and Pojega. The latter is the vineyard whose grapes are also in my Valpolicella. Amarone is made from ‘recioto’ grapes, grapes that are dried pre-fermentation to increase their concentration and complexity. As a result this wine is intense in more ways than one – in aromas, flavours, colour and tannin. The drying process also alters the tannins and acids so that the wine becomes rich – but balanced. Of the grapes in this Amarone, Corvina brings elegance, aromas and acidity whilst Corvinone contributes colour, tannins and higher sugar levels. Rondinella adds floral notes to the aromas with Barbera bringing acidity, colour, body and fruit.
Guerrieri Rizzardi 3 Cru Amarone 2015 may need half an hour at room temperature to open up and reveal its ripe black cherry and blackberry fruit aromas & flavours – also in evidence are more savoury flavours with warm spices from the oak. The tannins are softening as the wine ages in bottle. High alcohol is usual for Amarone due to the higher sugar content of the dried grapes but should be well-integrated as it is here, nicely balanced with the warm ripe fruit flavours. The finish is long with fruit and spice and the wine is lovely and smooth. The acidity helps counter the richness of the wine making sure it is not too heavy. Lovely!
I also have the 2018 vintage in stock.
The producer suggests consuming this wine with rib of beef, venison, pheasant and with the cheeses, Pecorino Vecchio and mature Cimbro. It would work well with slightly sweet dishes, most other cheeses including Parmesan & Gorgonzola, cured meats, robust pasta dishes, Risotto all’amarone, dishes flavoured with balsamic vinegar, braised beef, lamb, strong-flavoured meats like wild boar, ox or veal cheek and oxtail, Wagyu beef etc.
Serve at: 16 – 18°C
“Ready to drink at a younger age than either Villa Rizzardi or Calcarole this vibrant Amarone offers complex aromas of dark fruit and sweet spice and follows on the palate with richness balanced by freshness and vibrancy.”
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