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Bartolomeo Lorenzi Amarone 2020

Bartolomeo Lorenzi Amarone 2020

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  • Veneto and North East - Italy
  • 2020 - Red Blend
  • 15.0 % Alc - 750 ml

Amarone della Valpolicella is “one of the most unique and noble red wines in the world,” writes The Wine Advocate. As adoring fans already know, Amarone is also Italy’s richest red. The secret behind its full-bodied, complex flavors is the art of air-drying grapes (the Italians call it appassimento).

Cantina Valpolicella Negrar lies in the heart of northern Italy’s Veneto region. Back in 1933, they were the first winery to bottle and label a wine called ‘Amarone.’ And today, they have an excellent reputation for producing world-class wines. In fact, they were awarded the title of Best Italian Cooperative Winery three times (in 2016, 2017 and 2019) by Weinwirtschaft, the leading wine trade magazine in Germany.

The previous vintage of Bartolomeo Lorenzi Amarone was rated 94 points by expert Luca Maroni and 93 points by critic James Suckling—and this 2020 release was crafted with the same attention to detail.

Head winemaker Daniele Accordini and his team hand harvested Valpolicella grapes from the estate’s pristine vineyards in the Marano Valley. Then, they dried the grapes for 90 days under perfect conditions, concentrating the luscious fruit flavors. The wine rested for 24 months in barrel and matured for six months in bottle before release. Daniele chose to name the wine after Bartolomeo Lorenzi, an important historical figure whose “4 Cantos” poem described the work of local farmers over the four seasons and helped popularize Valpolicella’s wines.

While you can uncork this luxe Amarone upon arrival, it will also cellar well for the next decade. Whenever you plan to enjoy it, you’ll experience intense cherry, plum, dried flower and sweet spice characters. Balanced and full bodied, it makes an indulgent aperitif or an equally impressive partner to filet mignon, meaty pastas and more.

An incredible offering from the original Amarone producer. Hurry for your share of this luxurious exclusive.

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