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An unbelievable wine this rich succulent Amarone is one of the most forward and friendly we've ever tasted. It's a new age style of Amarone that's less alcoholic than the wines of the past and so it harmonizes much better with food. The vintage was exceptional as this wine clearly displays but we can't get over the incredible price of less than $30 a bottle. Try it with your favorite Italian dishes. Tasting Notes: Aro...

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

(based on 7 reviews)

86% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pairs Well With:

Beef (7), Pizza and pasta (6)

Pros:

Smooth (6), Balanced (6), Big (3), Clean (3)

Best Uses:

Entertaining (5), Special occasions (4), Weeknight (3)

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring enthusiast (5)

superb

By Wino

from Fair Oaks, ca on 6/22/2008

Pairs Well With:

Beef, Oysters, Pizza and Pasta

Pros:

Balanced, Clean, Smooth

Best Uses:

Entertaining

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Clean, smooth and easy to drink. Great for a party with folks not accustomed to great wine or wine at all for that matter. We had it with bbq oysters and it was fantastic

outstanding value

By Rambet

from Texas on 5/28/2008

Pairs Well With:

Beef, Pizza and Pasta, Poultry

Pros:

Balanced, Big, Smooth

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

A great stand alone wine. Also goes well with cheese dishes.

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Mi amore Amarone

By Laxman

from MA on 5/19/2008

Pairs Well With:

Beef, Pizza and Pasta

Pros:

Balanced, Clear, Long Finish, Smooth

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Special Occasions

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is not as big as many of the Amarone's I have had but it drinks extremely well especially for wine under [$]. First taste was with cheese and crackers before dinner and it paired very well. Smooth and balanced without the strong alcohol Amarones sometimes have. This wine can stand up to hearty dishes but also can be enjoyed by itself. I'd definitely buy again.

Light for an Amarone

By Ramonjamon

from Houston, TX on 5/15/2008

Pairs Well With:

Beef, Pizza and Pasta

Pros:

Balanced, Big

Cons:

Thin

Best Uses:

Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

This Amarone came off as rather light for the grape.

Very Nice

By johnny rumpleskin

from sacto,ca on 5/15/2008

Pairs Well With:

Beef, Pizza and Pasta

Pros:

Balanced, Clean, Smooth

Best Uses:

Special Occasions

Describe Yourself:

Casual Drinker

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Had this Amarone with pasta. Let it breath for about an hour before you taste it. Starts out almost sweet but quickly drops down into the berrys and chocolate that Amarone is famous for.

A bit pricy but probably worth it.

An Outstanding Amarone

By No longer newbies from Wilmette, IL on 4/21/2008

Pairs Well With:

Beef, Pizza and Pasta, Poultry

Pros:

Balanced, Long Finish, Smooth

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Special Occasions, Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

We have purchased a couple of cases of this amarone and are amazed at the value of this wine. It easily holds its own with bottles costing 3 times as much, making it the ideal wine for special occasions as well as a weeknight dinner at home. Try it - really!

Staff Expert(whats this?)

Amarone Anyone?

By John the Wine Guy from Harrison, NY on 4/18/2008

Pairs Well With:

Beef, Firm sharp cheeses

Pros:

Big, Clean, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Entertaining, Special Occasions

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

What a Great Wine! It needs a little patience though. Let it breathe either in the bottle or in a decanter for 45 minutes to 1 hour. After that you will be rewarded with scents of ripe berries & coffee beans. The palate is firm & balanced & brings on a lingering finish of raisins & chocolate. Beautiful by itself, borderline hedonistic with slices of thinly cut parmigiano reggiano.

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