Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2004

Begali (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (65%), Rondinella (30%) Other Grapes (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Amarone shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, Little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of plum, blackberry and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, black cherry, vanilla, tobacco, chocolate and mace. 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. This Amarone ages for 3 years in cask followed by at least 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 15.5%

Game, Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

January 2008

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2019

Begali (Italy)

Amarone della Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (65%), Rondinella (30%), Molinara, Oseleta (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Intense ruby red and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of black cherry, blackberry and dried violet followed by aromas of plum, blueberry, chocolate, cinnamon, tobacco, licorice, leather, mace, vanilla and menthol. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Persistent finish with flavors of black cherry, blackberry and plum. 3 years in cask.

Alcohol: 16%

Game, Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

November 2023

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Monte Ca' Bianca 2003

Begali (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (40%), Corvinone (35%), Rondinella (20%), Oseleta (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Monte Ca' Bianca shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas that start with hints of blackberry, plum and black cherry followed by aromas of violet, vanilla, raspberry, blueberry, tobacco, chocolate, cinnamon, mace and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of blackberry, plum and black cherry. A well made wine. Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Monte Ca' Bianca ages for about 4 years in cask followed by at least 8 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 15.5%

Game, Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

January 2008

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Monte Ca' Bianca 2017

Begali (Italy)

Amarone della Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (40%), Corvinone (35%), Rondinella (20%), Oseleta (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of blackberry, plum and dried violet followed by aromas of black cherry, blueberry, tamarind, tobacco, chocolate, cinnamon, leather, licorice, mace, vanilla and menthol. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Very persistent finish with long flavors of blackberry, plum and black cherry. 40 months in barrique, 6 months in cask, at least 6 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 16.5%

Game, Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

November 2023

Recioto della Valpolicella Classico 2004

Begali (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (35%), Rondinella (30%), Other Grapes (35%)
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Recioto della Valpolicella shows a deep ruby red color and nuances of purple red, impenetrable to light. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of blackberry, black cherry and plum followed by aromas of dried violet, blueberry, vanilla, tobacco, chocolate, cinnamon, menthol and nail polish. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet and tannic attack, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of blackberry, black cherry and plum. This Recioto della Valpolicella ages for 12 months in cask followed by at least 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Confectionery, Hard cheese, Jam tarts

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Sweet Wines)

January 2008

Tigiolo 2004

Begali (Italy)

(Veneto)

Corvina (45%), Cabernet Sauvignon (45%), Rondinella (5%), Merlot (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Tigiolo shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of black cherry, blackberry and black currant followed by aromas of plum, raspberry, vanilla, tobacco, cinnamon, chocolate, licorice, mace and eucalyptus. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blackberry. A well made wine. Tigiolo ages in cask for at least 2 years.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Game, Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

January 2008

Tigiolo 2018

Begali (Italy)

(Veneto)

Corvina (40%), Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), Rondinella (10%), Merlot (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Intense ruby red and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of plum, black currant and black cherry followed by aromas of dried violet, blueberry, blackberry, cocoa, tobacco, licorice, leather, mace, vanilla and eucalyptus. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Persistent finish with flavors of plum, black currant and black cherry. Aged in cask and barrique.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Game, Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

November 2023

Valpolicella Classico 2022

Begali (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina, Corvinone (65%), Rondinella (30%), Molinara, Oseleta (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. Intense, clean and pleasing, starts with hints of black cherry, blackberry and violet followed by aromas of rose, plum and blueberry. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. Persistent finish with flavors of black cherry, blackberry and plum. Aged in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta with meat, Sauteed meat with mushrooms, Roasted white meat

Suggested glass	16 °C (60 °F)
(Young Red Wines)

November 2023

Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso Vigneto La Cengia 2005

Begali (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (65%), Rondinella (30%), Other Grapes (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of black cherry, blueberry and blackberry followed by aromas of plum, vanilla, carob and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blackberry. This wine ages in cask for at least 12 months.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

January 2008

Valpolicella Classico Superiore Siora 2019

Begali (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina, Corvinone (65%), Rondinella (30%), Molinara, Oseleta (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of black cherry, blackberry and plum followed by aromas of dried violet, blueberry, cocoa, tobacco, leather, mace, vanilla and menthol. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Persistent finish with flavors of black cherry, blackberry and plum. Aged in cask and barrique.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Stuffed pasta with meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

November 2023

Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore La Cengia 2020

Begali (Italy)

Valpolicella Ripasso (Veneto)

Corvina, Corvinone (65%), Rondinella (30%), Molinara, Oseleta (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of black cherry, blackberry and dried violet followed by aromas of plum, blueberry, carob, walnut husk, mace, vanilla and menthol. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Persistent finish with flavors of black cherry, blackberry and plum. Aged in cask.

Alcohol: 14%

Stuffed pasta with meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

November 2023

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Begali

Veneto (Italy)

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2004

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2019

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Monte Ca' Bianca 2003

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Monte Ca' Bianca 2017

Recioto della Valpolicella Classico 2004

Tigiolo 2004

Tigiolo 2018

Valpolicella Classico 2022

Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso Vigneto La Cengia 2005

Valpolicella Classico Superiore Siora 2019

Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore La Cengia 2020