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Serego Alighieri Amarone

We began with the 2019 Possessioni Bianco and the 2018 Possessioni Rosso. These wines are very clean, dry, and balanced and have developed some attractive complexity.
September 20, 2023

 

Peter writes,

We began with the 2019 Possessioni Bianco and the 2018 Possessioni Rosso. These wines are very clean, dry, and balanced and have developed some attractive complexity. Next, we tasted the remarkable 2017 Valpolicella Classico Superiore Monte Piazzo. This is also from a single vineyard. This showed balance and complexity with bright red fruits, flowers, richness, and great structure.

With the single vineyard  2013 Amarone Viao Armaron, tasters discovered why I think this is one of the greatest red wines in the world. The concentration and rich complexity came through with a bonus of layered and unique textured flavors in the finish. We finished with the 2015 Casal dei Ronchi Recioto. This showed great aromatics in a sweet wine that is fruity, smooth, and very complex.

One Federalista said this was the best tasting he had ever attended

 

White

2019 Possessioni Bianco: Very attractive floral, melon, and pear aromas and flavors. Just now at its best. Very Good Plus  $21, case $17.99

 

Red

2018 Possessioni Rosso: This is your new table wine. Very versatile with classic aromas and flavors. Red fruits, flowers and a hint of spice. Nice balance. Very Good Plus  $21, case $17.99

 

2017 Valpolicella Monte Piazzo: Like a richer style red Burgundy. Great complexity with plum, cherry, flowers, and a touch of pepper. Long finish  Excellent $48, case $41

 

 

2013 Vaio Armaron Amarone:  So much going on here that it is hard to describe. Layered, textured, and concentrated with great balance. Perfect structure with a unique, very long finish. Outstanding $133, case $113

Sweet

2015 Casal dei Ronchi Recioto: Deep ruby. Bright fruit and herbal flavors and aromas. Highly aromatic from the start with a sweet, very smooth finish. Excellent  500ml bottle $80, case $68

 

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