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Le Bertarole Podere Cariano Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2009 Wine Review

Le Bertarole Podere Cariano Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2009

Le Bertarole Podere Cariano Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2009

Veneto D.O.C., Italy

Community Score:92/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $44.95

Drink: 2014-2022

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 15.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Le Bertarole

Agent: Brand New Day Wines & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 93/100

This full-bodied Italian red wine is purple-built for pleasure. Aromas and flavours of liquid black cherry rivers of hedonism.

Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico food pairings: polenta dishes, venison, beef daube, pasta with tomato sauce, leg of lamb.

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This Le Bertarole Podere Cariano Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2009 was reviewed on April 4, 2015 by Natalie MacLean

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Heather Wall - CS; WSET Advanced rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

I always feel like Amarone is an indulgence each and every time I'm treated to a glass. Sometimes I await the headache as this style of Venetian wine can creep up in alcohol but the richness masks it. The grapes for this Amarone(Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Dindarella and Croatina)were harvested and sorted in the vineyard late October then underwent natural drying period until the end of December. Combination of steel tanks 4-5 months and Slovenian oak for 30 months produce an inky elixir. A sumptuous nose and palate of dried cherry, raisin, prune, violets, vanilla, leather and smoke. The acidity is medium+ with some persistent tannins. This is full-bodied seduction. Winemaker suggested pairings: grilled ground game, mature cheeses or as a conversation wine. I'd like to be party to that conversation at 15.5% abv. Salud!
Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

A subtly rich nose with dark red fruits, raisins and well-integrated oak. The palate shows complex red fruits, subtle spice, slight florals, Very harmonious mouthfeel with a satisfying multi-layered finish.
The 2009 vintage of the Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Podere Cariano has great structure, supple, smooth texture and a long finish. - Community Wine Reviews

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