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Villa Girardi Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2008 Wine Review

Villa Girardi Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2008

Villa Girardi Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2008

D.O.C., Veneto, Italy

Community Score:95/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $41.95

Drink: 2013-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Villa Girardi

Agent: Liberty Wines Inc.

Natalie's Score: 95/100

Classic amarone with gorgeous concentration: black cherry liqueur, smoke and dried herbs. Mouth-watering and complex with layers of depth and length. Wow.

Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico food pairings: aged cheeses, herbed lamb stew with raisins.

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This Villa Girardi Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2008 was reviewed on February 2, 2013 by Natalie MacLean

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Absolutely gorgeous Amarone that offers complex aromas of cherry, pomegranate syrup, chocolate and spice cake. Plush, full bodied and mouthfilling with gobs of rich fruit and spice, and pinpoint balance. A delight to drink. Sip this all on its own after a fine meal. Source: Vintages Wine Panel, Nov. 2012

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