Lunaria

Coste di Moro Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2019

9.0

Deep Ruby red color with aromas of dark berry fruit, oak and herb spice. On the palate cherry with smoke, cedar, cacao and spice notes, savory. Medium+ finish with fine tannins ending with fruit, spice and earthy mineral tones. — 24 days ago

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Bodegas Emilio Moro

El Zarzal Godello 2022

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Straw lemon yellow color with aromas of fresh white flesh fruits, floral and oaky spice notes. On the palate flavors of pear, ripe apple and white peaches with honeysuckle, herbs and oak notes. Medium+ finish, ending with fruit, spice, oak and a citrus mineral character. — 2 months ago

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Azienda Agricola La Torre

Ampelio Tuscan Red Blend 2022

Todd Scurci

9.2

#frankies # — 3 months ago

with Annie

Tenuta di Tavignano

Villa Torre Verdicchio dei Castelli Di Jesi Classico Superiore 2024

Kristen Grimes

9.5

Salty minerality on the nose with a hint of citrus, the palate is all minerals with crisp green apple and some lime acidity, but the weighty body keeps it balanced. Super yummy, which I don't usually say of an Italian wine! — 15 days ago

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Torre d'Orti

Amarone Della Valpolicella Corvina Blend 2021

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2021
Torre d’Orti – Veneto, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
A traditional Amarone crafted primarily from Corvina (with Corvinone), Rondinella, and a small percentage of Molinara, produced using the appassimento method (partially dried grapes). 17% ABV. A powerful expression leaning rustic rather than refined in this vintage.

Aromas & Flavors
Dried cherry, baked plum, subtle fig, light cocoa, faint walnut and restrained raisin tones. Tertiary notes present but not deeply layered.

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and structured with elevated alcohol. Firm tannins and a slightly edgy texture. Lacks the seamless velvety integration expected from more polished Amarone examples.

Food Pairings
Braised meats, aged cheeses, wild boar ragù, mushroom-based dishes.

Verdict
Technically correct and gastronomic, but did not fully deliver the plush refinement and layered complexity often associated with top-tier Amarone. Better at the table than as a contemplative standalone pour.

🍷 Did You Know?
Corvina is the aromatic backbone of Amarone, responsible for cherry and spice notes, while Rondinella contributes color and structure. Balance during drying is crucial, integration is everything. — a month ago