WTN: Finally an Amarone I like ;-)
Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2006 2:47 pm
I've never had a Valtellina before. It seems to be a lighter, earlier maturing Nebbiolo than Barolos and Barbarescos. This was an example of the Sforzato, which is a bit like an Amarone if I understood correctly. This bottle whetted my appetite for their basic Valtellina - which I gather will be my next bottle. This was paired with a mushroom risotto with extra onions and a generous drop of this wine so that it was a bit sweeter than what I normally make.
Posted from CellarTracker
- 1998 Cantina Vini Plozza Valtellina Sfursat Vin da Ca' - Italy, Lombardia, Valtellina (9/9/2006) 14,5% (yikes!!!!, doesn't stick out) 34,60€ (yikes, should have been too expensive for me to buy!!!!)
Typically light colour. The nose is very sweet with a raisiny edge like a Sforzato is supposed to be, I guess. It is also prominently vegetal and obviously unspoofulated Nebbiolo despite that "Amarone" note to it. The palate is concentrated and sweet but with fine acidity and though tannic, it is all in balance and showing very well right now. It has remarkable length and is very fresh despite the "Amaroneness". I like it.
Posted from CellarTracker