Ca’ La Bionda 2012
Editor Rating
- Rated 4 stars
- Excellent
$45.00
- Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
- Reviewed by: Ron Liteplo
- Published on: September 28, 2018
- Last modified: September 28, 2018
Review Summary:
Amarone is made in northeastern Italy from a blend of indigenous grapes. What makes it unique, and delicious, is that the grapes are partially dried before fermentation. The resulting sweet juice easily produces alcohol levels of 15% or more, but it remains drinkable because the highly concentrated flavours, and some oak aging, balance the wine. This particular version is a very deep garnet colour, has smells of stewed black cherries and caramel and is very full-bodied, tasting of cooked fruits, caramel, chocolate and spices. Perfect to accompany rich dishes such as osso buco. Drink in the next couple of years.