Winery - Le Salette
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
You’ll notice a unique and terroir-driven note of freshly milled white peppercorn that distinguishes this Amarone. In the background are generous tones of berry, black mineral and toasted almond. Pair this extraordinary wine with roasted meat or aged cheese.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Le Salette, run by a cheerful husband-and-wife team, hits all the right marks. What makes this wine special is its vibrant, tonic personality backed by brilliant ruby coloring, bright cherry-apple aromas and a polished, streamlined finish, achieved by 10% Sangiovese. It’s a benchmark Amarone and one that grooves seamlessly with meat, risotto and cheese based pasta.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This first-rate Amarone by Franco Scamperle earns an A for typicity and intensity. The aromas are enticing and pristine, with nuances of forest berry, red apple, chocolate, espresso, resin, chopped herbs and cherry pie. It boasts a lively ruby color, spice-driven flavors (the wine ages three years in barrique) and excellent persistence in the mouth.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A smooth and elegant wine from one of Valpolicella’s best producers. The craftsmanship and expertise here really comes through, especially in the wine’s natural balance and sophistication. Aromas include black cherry, cola, cedar and spice.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Here’s a fabulous expression of the best of the Valpolicella with smooth, rich aromas of chocolate, roasted almond, black fruit and mesquite wood. The wine excels in the mouth, where it shows soft, silky tannins and a very long, tasty finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
There’s a modern twist to this traditional wine of northern Italy that comes forward aromatically as spice, vanilla, leather and loads of black fruit. It shows fine texture and density and would make a good match to oven-roasted pasta.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a drop-dead gorgeous wine with amazing intensity and concentration. It delivers rich aromas of cherry, smoke, spice and chocolate and is decadent to the very last drop. The feel in the mouth is soft, plush and round.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Le Salette’s wines always show a beautiful balance between bright fruit integrity and spicy, oak-related renderings. This vintage is no exception. You’ll recognize aromas of black cherry, cola, nutmeg and spicy ginger on the close.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
La Marega is a ripe and juicy wine with fruity aromas of red cherry, apple, cedar and exotic spice, ranging from nutmeg to cardamom. The blend is unusual too with Corvina, Rondinella, Croatina, Dindarella and Sangiovese. Deep, dark concentration rolls over the palate with beautiful intensity and succulence. Drink after 2013.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Le Salette’s Valpolicella Classico offers bright berry and cherry notes followed by crisp acidity and a touch of citrus zest. Pair this wine with meatloaf and mashed potatoes.
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