Mo

9.3

Delicious wine that has more years left to cellar. — 2 months ago

Kate

9.4

Vanilla scent after. Light and soft fruits. Drinkable and delicious. — 7 months ago

Paul Weil

8.9

This delicious rosé is medium dry, very light, with faint strawberry and honeysuckle flavors. — 2 years ago

Steve Gerths

9.5

Beautiful Italian red wine in a heavy bottle. The good stuff — 5 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.5

Begali, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva 2019 — Veneto, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
Produced by Begali in the historic hills of Valpolicella Classico, this Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva is crafted from the traditional grapes of the region, primarily Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella, harvested and then dried through the appassimento process for several months to concentrate sugars and flavors before fermentation. The 2019 vintage delivers a classic Amarone profile that balances richness with freshness, showing both power and elegance as it enters a beautiful drinking window.

Aromas & Flavors
Concentrated dark fruit dominates with ripe dark cherry, baked blueberry, and fig, layered with hints of dried fruit, cocoa, and subtle spice. The aromatic profile shows both richness and clarity, allowing the fruit to remain vibrant despite the wine’s depth.

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and concentrated with impressive balance. The wine carries a rich core of fruit yet maintains lively acidity that keeps the palate fresh. Tannins are polished and integrated, supporting a juicy mid-palate that feels generous without becoming heavy. The finish is long and satisfying while remaining controlled rather than overly lingering.

Food Pairings
This Amarone pairs beautifully with hearty dishes where richness meets structure. Braised beef, lamb shank, venison, slow-cooked short ribs, and aged cheeses like Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino work wonderfully, as the wine’s concentration and acidity cut through savory intensity while amplifying depth of flavor.

Verdict
A beautifully balanced Amarone that shows the category at its best, rich, concentrated, and layered, yet supported by acidity that keeps the wine lively and elegant.

Did You Know?
Amarone wines are made using the appassimento method, where harvested grapes are dried for several months after picking. This process concentrates sugars, acids, and phenolic compounds, producing the powerful and complex style that defines Amarone.

🍷 Personal Pick
A standout example showing Amarone in its prime time window, deeply concentrated with fig, baked blueberry, and ripe dark cherry while maintaining great acidity and juicy balance without becoming overly heavy. — 3 months ago

Ash & Chris

9.0

Nice enough, not much of a punch though — 3 years ago

Moe

9.0

10euro以上の価値がある。力強い泡。すりおろしりんご。イースティー — 4 months ago

Stephen Fitzpatrick

9.0

Classic Amarone Della Valpolicello from the esteemed Veneto region of Italy. Medium bodied structure, light aromas of fruit on the nose, smooth taste of cherry and spice on the palette. 2022 vintage. Open 30-45 minutes prior, paired well with steak Gorgonzola pasta. — 5 months ago

Paul Weil

8.9

Ca’ Lojera, pronounced “callow yerra”, means “house of the wolf”, making this a Stark wine for GoT fans. The estate was originally the bishop’s Summer home, so here, the “wolves” refer to smugglers who used the estate as a base during the rest of the year.

Ca’ Lojera is primarily a producer of Lugana whites, but they grow a bit of Cabernet and Merlot for their rosato, and make stainless steel varietal wines of each. The Merlot is surprisingly good, with smooth, clean cherry and blueberry fruits, and just a touch of pepper spice bite to the finish. — 2 years ago

Michael B

8.9

What an interesting and delicious surprise. Dominant notes of thyme, earth, leather followed by cracked, smoky pepper. Medium to heavy bodied. Definitely will buy this again — 5 years ago