Red wine

Costa Arente, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Valpantena 2016

RRP N/A in UK

Deep, darkly fruited Amarone with a glossy texture. Full-bodied and concentrated with notes of bitter chocolate, black pepper and cinnamon and a graphite savoury bite. I do like the suede soft texture.

Score

94
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Wine Details

Colour

Red

Wine Style

Still

Bottle size

75cl

Drink dates

2025 - 2036

Origin

Country

Italy

Sub-region

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG

Area

Valpantena

Tasting Information

Blind

No

Tasted by

Sarah Marsh MW

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