Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Checo 2005

Damoli (Italy)

Corvinone (45%), Corvina (30%), Rondinella (25%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Checo shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of blackberry, plum and dried violet followed by aromas of black cherry, blueberry, vanilla, chocolate, cinnamon, tobacco, mace and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of blackberry, plum and black cherry. Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Checo ages for 5 years in cask and in barrique.
Alcohol: 15.5%
Roasted meat, Game, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)
April 2011