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Farina Classico Amarone Della Valpolicella 2008 Wine Review

Farina Classico Amarone Della Valpolicella 2008

Farina Classico Amarone Della Valpolicella 2008

D.O.C., Veneto, Italy

Community Score:95/100

Community Reviews: 6

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Price: $34.95

Drink: 2012-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Farina

Agent: Majestic Wine Cellars

Natalie's Score: 95/100

Love this! Towering yet deep, with rich luscious layers of black cherry liqueur flavours. Full-bodied is an understatement. Glorious flavour heaven.

This Farina Classico Amarone Della Valpolicella 2008 was reviewed on September 1, 2012 by Natalie MacLean

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Deep ruby. Highly aromatic nose offers sweet red berries accented by incense, clove, pine needles and herbs. A classically structured mid-weight with layers of fresh fruit and herbs, this moderately tannic Amarone finishes spicy, smooth, easygoing and long. Score: 90 Source: Ian D’Agata, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

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