Amarone Classico, Cesari, Valpolicella, IT, 2021

For the 2021 Cesari Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG (Veneto, Italy), there are currently only a limited number of published professional reviews.

Producer tasting profile

Cesari describes the 2021 as:

• Deep ruby with garnet highlights
• Aromas of ripe cherry, preserves and subtle spice
• Full-bodied yet balanced
• Soft tannins
• Long, refined finish

The winery notes that the 2021 growing season featured good winter rainfall and cool spring temperatures followed by warm days and cool nights in August, producing slow, even ripening. The wine is made from Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes, dried for about three months before fermentation, then aged for approximately three years (including 12 months in Slavonian oak) before release.

Overall assessment

• Professional consensus: 91 points (Excellent) based on the available major review.
• Style: More restrained and fresher than some richer Amarones, emphasizing balance, spice, and acidity rather than dense sweetness.
• Drinking window: Enjoy now with a decant of 1–2 hours, or cellar for another 8–12 years if stored properly. The structure and acidity suggest good aging potential.