2012 Amarone della Valpolicella
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The 2012 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Sant'Urbano is coy yet remarkably pretty. Swirling unlocks depths of crushed cloves and black cherries, complemented by a flourish of sweet rose. This is silky smooth with fresh acidity, contrasted by tart wild berry fruits and a crushed violet candy concentration. The 2012 tapers off with a pleasantly bitter tinge that curls the tongue as hints of cinnamon and dark chocolate fade over a bed of fine tannins. Now at 11 years old, the 2012 is just coming into its own.
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The 2012 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano sees fruit coaxed through a warm and dry growing season. You taste that sunny intensity and fruity ripeness in this blend of 70% Corvina and Corvinone, 25% Rondinella and 5% Molinara (with over 100 days of appassimento). Prune, dried blackberry, tar, sweet spice and tobacco emerge from the bouquet with robust intensity. I always think of Amarone as a great pairing partner to Texas barbecue or pulled pork. Some 95,000 bottles were released.