Bolla, Amarone della Valpolicella, Classico

Bolla · Veneto › Amarone della Valpolicella › Italy

Red · Corvina Blend

Critics

89 /100

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Community Reviews

Reviews

89.3

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Had with banana peppers. Opened up after a while, and we enjoyed it. Not much of an Italian wine lover.

2014 vintage

With rack of lamb. Beautiful, smooth wine. Good pairing.

2014 vintage

Time, wine and the meaning of life 1967 Bolla Amarone: 83 -> 90 -> 92 points COLOUR: Medium to medium deep tawny. NOSE: Earthy, cigar, cigar ash, dried blackcurrants. After 1+ hour in the glass, the aroma moves towards dry leather, empty cigar box / cedar wood, anise, a little licorice, fennel and salami. Later rosehip, tea and field strawberries arrive. (91p) TASTE: For some this wine would possibly have passed over the top but it still has a lot …

1967 vintage

Decanted an hour or so. No sediment noted and not much halo. Dark cherry red color. Fresh dark red fruit profile with minimal raisin and leather notes. Full body with smooth mouthfeel. Finish is quite emphatic and enduring.

2005 vintage

Unremarkable.

2014 vintage

Vinturied into decant, This started pretty good, ripe with slight raisiny fruit, but fell apart after a few hours, Acidic and disjointed, short obscure finish. Not a rebuy

2014 vintage

Dark in colour, moderate nose. The wine itself is nicely in balance: fresh, with a long and sweet finish. On the palate cherry, spice and herbs. This is in a very good spot for drinking, no further keeping required or recommended.

2012 vintage

Nose full, leather, dark fruits, dried plums. On Palate smooth, mouthful with nice acidity. Still on the young side, but already very drinkable.

2014 vintage

This deep garnet Amarone had a slight orange tinge at its edges. Aromas included Brandy, rich caramelized sugar, chocolate, and strawberry licorice. The wine was bold with a *very* long finish. Tannins were medium-plus and the high alcohol (16%) gave it thick, slow legs. The wine was bone dry with medium-minus acidity. On the palate were cola, plastic, prunes, and brown sugar. It was warming and complex, with a changing palate over time. This wine was an experience. Well worth …

2012 vintage

shared with pat at selkirk manor to celebrate the end of the work week. selected this bottle as available information raised a question about longevity. crimson color, fading to orange at the edge. fragrant nose. dark fruit flavors with raisin quality. middle weight. acid and tannin resolved. appears to be at peak of development. encourage others with bottles to enjoy now.

2005 vintage

Light red color wine. Light small fruit notes with very subtle cherry notes. Limited tannin with medium complexities. Lacking character.

2014 vintage

Rich and dense (16% alcohol), lovely prune and raisin, smooth midpalate of candied peel, long finish.

2012 vintage

Medium-garnet in color, with notes of smoke and coffee on the nose. Medium-body, low tannins and low acid. Flavors of green, unripe fruit, cedar, and tart berry. Had at a tasting and expect it would show better as a pizza wine.

2014 vintage

Rounded tannins with a bit of yellow at the rim. Bits of green and black pepper.

2005 vintage

DnP. Youngish garnet red, yellow rim, 5. Spicy bouquet, dried fruits, sultanas, plums and some more exotic stuff. Dry relatively mellow palate, some tannin and also refreshing acidity, long spicy finish. Drink now onwards. Very good Amarone having a fine harmony.

2005 vintage

Still very youthful looking, but not exceptionally dark. Vinbrant nose of almonds, cherry liquer, leather and more. On the palate, better when just fractionally warmer than cellar cool. When warmer the 15%alc starts to kick in. In flavour profile, like a slightly more potent Valpolicella, but lacking the richness of other Amarone wines previously tried. Decent to good, but not great

2005 vintage

noch verschlossen, auch nach 2 Stunden Decanter. Spaeter und am naechsten Tag aber um einiger besser : Bittermandel . dunkle Beerenfruechte und eine klasse Tanninstruktur. aber zu teuer. noch liegenlassen

2005 vintage

Drank with twice baked potatoes, bbq chicken and garden salad.

2005 vintage

Overpowering tannin when drunk on its own, but did pair well with pasta and meatballs, I expected a bit more from this amarone, not complex. Would suggest waiting a few years, but I am unconvinced it would improve.

2005 vintage

Dinner at Tuscany. Way too young!

2005 vintage