Lorenzo Begali
Monte Ca' Bianca Riserva Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend
Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto, Italy
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.
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.
