Michele Castellani Colle Cristi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2017 750ml
JS93
WS92
$57.99 USD
Amarone Colle Cristi is made with a careful selection of all the local grape varietals grown in the Valpolicella area: 70% Corvina Veronese, 20% Rondinella and 10% Molinara. Following the traditional Amarone process, the grapes are air-dried for 4 months, then crushed. The resulting wine is aged in a combination of large oak barrels and French barriques for at least 3 years, where it develops the full, intense taste Amarone is known for. Intense garnet red color. The bouquet is intense and elegant with notes of ripe fruit and spices. Smooth and full-bodied on the palate, Colle Cristi offers notes of chocolate and truffles and lots of dried fruit aromas. Ideal with red meat, roasts, game and seasoned cheeses.
Amarone Colle Cristi is made with a careful selection of all the local grape varietals grown in the Valpolicella area: 70% Corvina Veronese, 20% Rondinella and 10% Molinara. Following the traditional Amarone process, the grapes are air-dried for 4 months, then crushed. The resulting wine is aged in a combination of large oak barrels and French barriques for at least 3 years, where it develops the full, intense taste Amarone is known for. Intense garnet red color. The bouquet is intense and elegant with notes of ripe fruit and spices. Smooth and full-bodied on the palate, Colle Cristi offers notes of chocolate and truffles and lots of dried fruit aromas. Ideal with red meat, roasts, game and seasoned cheeses.
Ratings
JS93
James Suckling
"This shows lots of dried ripe fruit, chocolate and berry character. It’s full-bodied with a raisin and spice undertone. Flavorful finish. Figs and sultanas to the fruit. But loads of ripe fruit and intensity, showing the heat of the vintage."
WS92
Wine Spectator
"Rich date and mocha aromas and flavors are layered with steeped cherry, tarry smoke and dried fig notes in this creamy red. It's medium- to full-bodied and expressive, with well-knit, fine tannins. Lightly tangy, citrus-laced acidity and a streak of iron impart a bright edge that works well with the opulent flavor range. Drink now through 2027."
Product Detail
Size
750 mL
Producer
Colle Cristi Wine
Dominant Varietal
Corvina Veronese
Vintage
2017
Country
Italy
Region
Veneto
Sub Region
Amarone Della Valpolicella
Alcohol Percentage
15.5
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