2019 Arco Amarone della Valpolicella
2019 Arco Amarone della Valpolicella
The wine smells of raisins, Amarena cherries and rum pot. It is rich and intense on the palate with plenty of power, supple tannins and a long finish.
95/100 points Konstantin Baum
96/100 points Vinous (for the 2017)
A handful of wines in Italy represent the top of the quality pyramid. They are coveted by collectors around the globe and their name alone carries weight and raises expectations. These wines include Barolo, Barbaresco, Brunello and even a wine without a “B” in its name: Amarone.
This exceptional wine is produced in the Veneto region, just outside Verona. The Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella grape varieties, which are grown almost exclusively in the region, grow in pergolas over the heads of the winegrowers. After the harvest, healthy grapes are stored in baskets and dried for 100 to 120 days. This process ensures that the berries lose water, thus concentrating the aromas, sugar and other non-liquid components.
When the grapes have lost about a third of their water and have shrunk considerably, they are crushed and fermented. The finished Amarone is rich and intense. It glides smoothly over the tongue and is unique in its concentration.
The grapes I watched drying with Luca Fedrigo at his Arco winery in the fall are now being transformed into Amarone. Luca knows his craft like no other. After all, he learned from the best and has carefully made his own Amarone for many years.
The wine smells of raisins, Amarena cherries and rum pot. It is rich and intense on the palate with plenty of power, supple tannins and a long finish.
95/100 points Konstantin Baum
96/100 points Vinous (for the 2017)
