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Michele Castellani Cinque Stelle Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2005 Wine Review

Michele Castellani Cinque Stelle Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2005

Michele Castellani Cinque Stelle Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2005

D.O.C., Veneto, Italy

Community Score:97/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $54.95

Drink: 2010-2015

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 15.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Michele Castellani

Agent: Ian J Campbell & Assoc.

Natalie's Score: 97/100

A river a satin-smooth black cherry liqueur wraps around your head and then your body. One of the most sensual wines I’ve tasted in a long time. Full-bodied and smooth with layers of hedonistic happiness. It’s high in alcohol, but why don’t you worry about that tomorrow morning?

This Michele Castellani Cinque Stelle Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2005 was reviewed on November 27, 2010 by Natalie MacLean

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Dense, with concentrated, balanced aromas of prune, date and polished oak. Full and compact, delivering layers of ripe fruit and fine, soft tannins that give a light pull on the long, long finish. A super Amarone, with elegance and length. Like cashmere. Drink now through 2012. Score: 96 JoC

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