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Marchesi Antinori

Castello della Sala Cervaro della Sala Umbria Chardonnay Grechetto 2022

John W
9.4

Golden coloration. On the nose, lemon, brioche, minerals. On the palate, nice creamy texture, fuller body, a touch of earthiness, but primarily long lasting citrus and lemon notes with minerality on the palate that finishes strong with those 3 notes ending with a crush of a acidity. — 3 months ago

Proprieta Sperino

Uvaggio Coste della Sesia Rosso Nebbiolo Blend 2016

vintage 2016 | 80% nebbiolo, 15% vespolina, 5% croatina. Ten years old and fully alive and kicking. Brownish colour, tertiairy tones in smell. Very good balance, integrated tannines. I loved the bouquet: stinky in the positive way, spices, stewed fruit. A hint of manure. A Piëmonte nebbiolo that I like. Paired with a lasagne. — 4 months ago

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Jay Kline

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Love to see these showing well at 10 years old
Tom Casagrande

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Good producer! I love wines from this area!
Rob van Kalmthout

Rob van Kalmthout

Finally getting there Peter! 😂

Terredora di Paolo

Loggia Della Serra Greco di Tufo 2022

Very nice dry white, full body, some complexity, great with seafood. — 4 months ago

Zenato

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend

Blackberries, raisins, smoky, great looking bottle, lovely tannins, plum, caramel, fig — 6 months ago

Azienda Agricola Fontodi

Flaccianello della Pieve Colli Toscana Centrale Sangiovese 2008

The oak has integrated from my previous note in February 2017 where the influence of oak Barriques was overly present. Sangiovese is not enhanced by too much oak in my opinion and is best matured in large Botti like I said in my previous note like Biondi Santi. Red cherry and earth notes finishing with powdery tannins. Coming together. — 6 months ago

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Anthony De Blasi

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Hi Bob, I would expect a higher rating, certainly seen its age
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@Anthony De Blasi perhaps a 91 or 92 Anthony but I couldn’t give it more.

Marchesi Antinori

Castello della Sala Muffato Sauvignon Blanc Blend

super sweet and golden. Norway 2026 — 2 months ago

Elliott Blatt
with Elliott

Le Ragose

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend 2013

Vintage 2013 | This wine says: I must seriously change my opinion that I do not like Amarone 🤩 — 5 months ago

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Peter van den Besselaar

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@Tom Casagrande We can shake hands, I only drink at meals. This Amarone was excellent with cheeses. 🙂
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@Peter van den Besselaar that is an awesome cheese wine

Proprieta Sperino

Rosa del Rosa Coste della Sesia Nebbiolo Rosé 2024

Moores 2024. $25. Still the greatest. — 6 months ago

Allegrini

Palazzo della Torre Veronese Corvina Blend 2022

Very pleasant, fruit and mild tannins — 16 days ago

Cellers de Scala Dei

Cartoixa Priorat Red Blend 2020

The niose on this is out of this world (or one might say heavenly hehehe) for a garnacha with both fresh and stewed plums, black pepper, menthol or eucalyptus, and the savoryness of red meat. Relaxed and not in a hurry on the pallate, it floats there with very fine tannins and just enough acid to keep it fresh while not interfering with the silky texture of it all.

Opened for Yohanna's birthday '26.
— 2 months ago

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Cesari

Il Bosco Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend 2049

Love it … so amazing — 3 months ago

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Doug Powers

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@ARNS, vintage seems a bit prescient, and not likely here in 2026?!?!

Luigi Righetti

Capitel de Roari Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend 2022

Nice balance between fruit and soft tannins. Perfect with pastas. — 4 months ago

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Speri

Monte Sant'Urbano Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend 2020

Sant’Urbano, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2020, Veneto, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
Produced by Speri in the historic hills of Valpolicella Classico, the Sant’Urbano Amarone is one of the estate’s flagship wines and a benchmark expression of the style. Crafted from the traditional Amarone blend, primarily Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella, the grapes undergo the classic appassimento drying process for several months before fermentation, concentrating flavors and structure. The 2020 vintage shows remarkable balance between richness and freshness, delivering depth while maintaining precision and lift.

Aromas & Flavors
Subtle yet expressive layers of dried raisin, marmalade, and dark fruit compote emerge alongside notes of ripe cherry, fig, and delicate spice. The aromatic profile reveals the classic Amarone character without becoming overly heavy, allowing fruit purity and complexity to remain in focus.

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied yet remarkably lively, the wine moves across the palate with impressive energy. Structured tannins and vibrant acidity provide a firm backbone, giving the wine lift and elegance. The texture is rich but polished, and the finish is long, layered, and persistent, suggesting a wine that will continue to evolve and climb with further aging.

Food Pairings
This Amarone pairs beautifully with slow-braised meats, roasted lamb, venison, and rich game dishes where its concentration and acidity complement savory depth. It also shines alongside aged cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino, where the wine’s structure and lingering finish enhance the richness of the pairing.

Verdict
A beautifully balanced Amarone that combines power with finesse. Structured, energetic, and elegant, it delivers both immediate pleasure and strong aging potential.

Did You Know?
The Sant’Urbano vineyard from which this wine takes its name is one of Speri’s historic crus in Valpolicella Classico and is considered among the estate’s most important sites for producing Amarone with both structure and longevity.

🍷 Personal Pick
An Amarone that truly danced across the palate, rich yet vibrant, with subtle dried fruit, marmalade, and compote supported by strong structure and acidity. Delicious now, but clearly a wine that still has room to climb.
— 5 months ago

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