Corte Sant'Alda

James Suckling

92-VALMEZZANE AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA DOCG 2012

Plenty of ripe fruit with soft and velvety tannins. Chocolate and dried fruit. Hints of figs. Full body, round and velvety tannins and a fruit-forward finish. Drink or hold.

 Vinous

88 - VALMEZZANE AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA DOCG 2012

Moderately saturated dark red. Clean black cherry, camphor and a coffee note on the nose. Suave in texture but peppery in the mouth, with a herbal quality suggesting only moderate ripeness. Finishes medium-long and a little dusty. Made from Demeter certified organically grown grapes. (15.5% alcohol)

Wine Enthusiast

90 - CA FIUI VALPOLICELLA DOC 2018

Made with organically grown grapes, this has aromas of red berry, cassis and white pepper. The juicy, vibrant palate offers red cherry, raspberry jam and star anise alongside fresh acidity and smooth tannins. Enjoy though 2022.

90 - CAMPI MAGRI VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO SUP. DOC 2016

Made with organically grown grapes, this opens with aromas of black-skinned berry, graphite and baking spice. The juicy, balanced palate delivers black-currant jam, black pepper and licorice set against fine-grained tannins. Enjoy through 2025.

94 - MITHAS AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA DOCG 2012

Made with organically farmed dried grapes, this boasts inviting aromas of ripe dark skinned berry, tilled soil, new leather and baking spice. Concentrated yet elegant, the palate delivers ripe black plum, blackberry jam, clove and black pepper alongside fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity. A licorice note wraps up the long finish. Drink 2020-2030

93 - VALMEZZANE AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA DOCG 2012

Made with organically farmed grapes, this opens with aromas of violet, dark- skinned berry and new leather. The concentrated, balanced palate delivers blackberry jam, baked plum, licorice and ground black pepper. Solid but velvety tannins provide the backbone. 93