Winery - Begali
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This vintage of Begali’s top cru is very ripe and comes close to being too ripe: Think black tones of espresso, mature berry fruit and plum comfiture. But it is also a well-made and expertly extracted wine with big chewy tannins, soft sweetness and a long, fruit-driven finish that is ultimately very satisfying.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The Begali family started off selling grapes to Bolla before embarking on their own brand and they remain firm believers in the traditional pergola (an overhead trellis system). This successful Amarone imparts flavors of chocolate, sweet vanilla, Indian spice, cola and Mediterranean herb. It is soft and caressing thanks to three years in tonneaux with bright acidity and lengthy persistency.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Aged only in stainless steel to preserve its fresh fruit aromas, this is redolent of white cherry, raspberry and bitter almond. It’s an easy wine to pair with appetizers or mixed cheese platters.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Here’s a wine that seems to have experienced a bit of a transformation in past vintages. The 2008 expression is lighter and crisper than in the past, but the price tag has also been lowered considerably. Begali is a consistent, quality-minded producer and this wine would pair with all kinds of casual home-cooked meals.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Lorenzo Begali’s base Amarone delivers warm spice notes, mature fruit and a touch of smoked jerky or bresaola. It’s an earthy, rich wine with generous density and loads of lingering clove and pepper on the close.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a knockout wine with amazing extraction and power that fuels a long, pleasurable experience. The wine opens with aromas of black cherry, chocolate fudge, exotic spice, mesquite and asphalt. It’s supple and dense with touches of sweet spice on the fade.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Made from the same blend of grapes in Amarone, this dessert Recioto is a dark and thickly extracted wine that tastes much sweeter than it smells. In fact, the bouquet is redolent of hearty dry wine aromas such as black fruit and Indian spice. Residual sugar and refined tannins make for a powerful combination in the mouth.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Aged in large oak casks for up to three years, Begali is an estate that carefully follows Valpolicella tradition. Although the wine speaks highly of its territory, it also delivers a deliciously modern, bright and succulent approach.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Nice and sturdy on the bouquet, where dainty cedar notes blend perfectly with cola, gingerbread and tree bark. Healthy and muscular, with intense cherry, plum and raspberry flavors. Throughout there’s power and pizzazz, and just enough sweet chocolaty notes to make it friendly. A winner with some kick.
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Begali Red Blend - 1999
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Here’s a traditional take on ripasso with less emphasis on overt wood and more focus on resin, tar, dried fruit, leather and tobacco. It offers a balsam lift or buoyancy that recalls cherry cough drops or root beer and ends with subtle sweetness. Imported by Vignaioli.
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