2006 Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
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Corvina, Rondinella, Oseleta. Aged in 100% new barriques. Opaque, impenetrably dark ruby with violet tinges. Very youthful, modern nose, perhaps with a touch more oak than 2004. Unapproachable, really, and hasn't developed any tertiary aromas at all. Very sweet, dark fruit and lots of concentration on the palate, but closes up swiftly. Great acidic impact on the finish. Ends on bitter laurel and dark cherry, but really too young to broach. (WS)
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2006 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is the finest young vintage I have ever tasted of this wine. The 2006 is a beautifully balanced Amarone with great intensity in its dark fruit and the accompanying structure to support many years of cellaring. Hints of smoke, tar, licorice and incense linger on the tightly wound finish. The freshness, clarity and vibrancy are first-class. This is an exquisite Amarone from Allegrini.
The 2006 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is the finest young vintage I have ever tasted of this wine. The 2006 is a beautifully balanced Amarone with great intensity in its dark fruit and the accompanying structure to support many years of cellaring. Hints of smoke, tar, licorice and incense linger on the tightly wound finish. The freshness, clarity and vibrancy are first-class. This is an exquisite Amarone from Allegrini. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2026. A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620