$325.00
Micro-production reserve Amarone (250 cases!) from eccentric producer Zýmē, this biggy is full of dried plums, morellino cherries, black pepper, wild fennel, and cocoa on the palate.
You can lay this gorgeous baby down for a long, long time. Winemaker Celestino Gaspari has aged this for 9 years in Slovenian Oak before releasing it, far longer than nearly all other Amarone producers (except Quintarelli). I’d probably wait until it’s 15 years old before popping the cork, but you could open it now and admire the complexity. Just be sure to pair it with a juicy grilled T-bone or rib-eye.
You can download the fascinating data on this wine here.
Bottle Size: 750ml
Alcohol: 16%
| Weight | 3.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2004 |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| Grape Varietal | Corvina (40%), Corvinone (30%), Rondinella (15%), Oseleta (10%), Croatina (5%) |
| Alcohol | 16% |
| Region | Veneto |
| Aging | 9 years in Slavonian oak casks and large ovals, and is bottled in its tenth year. |
| Bottles Produced | 3,000 |
| Servings per Bottle | 4-6 glasses |
| Serving Temperature | 62-68 degrees F |
| When to Drink | Drink through 2040 |
