Sartori di Verona Reius Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC 2020 Rated 92JS

James Suckling Review
Rated 92
Elegant, with good fluidity and a touch of dried citrus and minerals to the spiced plums, savory berries and white pepper. Medium-bodied and fine-grained, with a hint of wood tannins joining the bittersweet undertone, offering subtle grip in the long but understated finish. Shows the drinkability of contemporary Amarone. Drink now or hold.

Sartori di Verona Reius Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC 2020

Powerful, velvety, and deeply expressive. The 2020 Reius Amarone della Valpolicella Classico from Sartori di Verona is a richly structured wine crafted through traditional appassimento, where hand-selected grapes are dried for months to intensify flavor and concentration. This vintage shows the hallmark depth of Amarone with layered fruit, spice, and a long, enveloping finish.

Key Details

• Producer: Sartori di Verona
• Region: Valpolicella Classico, Veneto, Italy
• Designation: Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC
• Grapes: 50% Corvina Veronese, 30% Corvinone, 15% Rondinella, 5% Croatina
• ABV: 15% vol
• Style: Rich, intense, full-bodied red

Winemaking

• Hand-picked grapes dried for ~3 months in ventilated rooms (appassimento)
• Long fermentation of ~30 days in stainless steel
• 12 months in concrete tanks with malolactic fermentation, then 3+ years in medium and large oak casks
• 6 months bottle refinement before release

Tasting Notes

• Intense red with garnet reflections
• Aromas of spice, dried fruits, and red berries
• Rich, velvety palate with noteworthy structure and an intense, lingering finish
• Critic note highlights plum, black cherry, blueberry compote, savory spice, anise, and leather with fine, developed tannins (Wine Enthusiast)

Food Pairing

• Rich, hearty cuisine
• Strongly flavored meats and game
• Aged cheeses