Scoring 18+ points on the Dionysian 20-point scale, its 15% alcohol was balanced and ripe. The Cesari Amarone della Volpolicella was bottle number 22,024, and cost nearly $40.
It had ripe fruits, was balanced, and had a very long aftertaste; perfect for food.
The grapes are left to dry out on mats for months after picking, increasing the ratio of sugar to water in the grapes, thus the higher alcohol. That’s where the raison flavor comes from.
Amarone has to be opened and decanted at least three hours before drinking it.
At 25 years old, it was starting to come into its peak of perfection, but will last at least another decade. In vino veritas.
Amarone pairs with boar and most meats more than with pasta.The pulled pork paired nicely.
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