Cecilia Beretta - Terre di Cariano Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2012 (Vivino 4.3)

Cecilia Beretta

Cecilia Beretta - Terre di Cariano Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2012 (Vivino 4.3)

Country : Italy
Region : Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Vintage : 2012
Grape : 60% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 5% Corvinone & 10% Other
Strength : 15.5% vol.
Bottle size : 750ml
Residual Sugar: 9.5g/L

Vivino 4.3 pts (56 ratings) as at 2020.12.27
Vivino average reference price (ex-tax) : $490 as at 2020.12.27
Wine Spectator Vintage Charts: 2012 (94 pts)
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Amarone della Valpolicella is unique due to its distinctive production method.
The harvested grapes undergo a drying process, removing moisture content to concentrate the sugars within the grapes.
This high sugar concentration facilitates fermentation to easily reach 14% or even 15%+ ABV, resulting in intense fruit flavors and a full body profile.

Because a significant amount of water is dried off, producing Amarone requires more than double the quantity of grapes compared to other wines.
Therefore, Amarone generally commands a higher price point.

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Tasting Notes for Reference:

Nose: pronounced intensity, figs, prunes, raisins, BlackBerry, cocoa, vanilla, coconut, anise, black pepper, clove, licorice, dark chocolate, cigar, earth. Youthful
Palate: dry, med acidity, fu body, high tannin, high alcohol, pronounced intensity, long finish.

Outstanding quality Drink now. Suitable for further ageing