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2016 Allegrini "Fieramonte" Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva

2016 Allegrini "Fieramonte" Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva

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Decanter

Reviewed July 2023
Another astounding wine from Allegrini, if you didn't buy Fiermonte last year here's a chance to buy something just as good. The most gorgeous nose; full of flowers, chocolate truffles, red fruits and dried berries - fragranced and just so inviting, also so pure. The texture and mouthfeel are just perfect - round, enveloping, the perfect weight to give structure and body with intensity and fleshiness yet nothing is over the top or too much. Delicious crunchy and fleshy fruit, wonderful minty freshness with accents of incense fragrance, wood spice and exotic spices before a lingering chalky finish with an underlying saltiness. Pure, precise, clearly defined, juicy, totally moreish. What more can you ask for? A little less friendly and overtly charming than the 2015 at the same time last year, this carries more muscle, opulence, power and boldness but it has exceptional forward motion and freshness. It delights and enthralls in equal measure from the first sip! Just wow! A blend of 45% Corvina, 45% Corvinone, 5% Rondinella and 5% Oseleta. (GH)

Professional Reviews

96

Wine Enthusiast

The 2016 is bold on the opening with concentrated blackberry aromas giving way to macerated Bing cherries all coated in allspice, vanilla and hint of savory spices. As the wine develops, drying violets and dark-earth notes waft up. The palate is full in body with concentrated baked plums with cocoa and chalk finishing with firm tannins and lifted acidity. Drink 2028–2050.

95

James Suckling

A cooler year in a recent context. This cuvee (single vineyard) was made from 1965 to 1985, before the vineyard was infected with esca. The vineyard was then rejuvenated and the Fieramonte was revived from 2011. A rich, avuncular, throaty wine after four-years in 225L barriques. The grapes are dried for 130-140 days which is very long, even in the context of the region. Loads of residual sugar at the initial, spontaneous fermentation, before inoculation drags it to a palate-staining dryness. A big wine loaded with extract, dark fruits, menthol and anise. Very impressive. Drink or hold.

Staff Reviews

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Orazio Campoli

Orazio Campoli

K&L Buyer
Review Date: 01/2025
2016 Allegrini "Fieramonte" Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva is a monumental wine. It showcases the pinnacle of craftsmanship and tradition of one of Veneto's most famous manufacturers. First produced in the 1960s and revived in recent years as Riserva, it is the most elegant and profound expression of this producer. The "Fieramonte" Amarone is a symphony of ripe blackberries, dried cherries and figs. Very true to how a benchmark Amarone should taste. The secondary notes are dark chocolate, sweet tobacco and baking spices. Everything is elevated by a subtle note of herbs, cedar and crushed stone that add depth and energy. The palate is rich in flavor and has an impeccable structure. You can find flavors of black fruit, dried plum and licorice combine with a touch of espresso. It creates a long-lasting, luxurious result that still maintains its elegance.

Notes

The Allegrini "Fieramonte" Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva 2016 is a top-tier expression from one of the most renowned producers in Valpolicella. Allegrini has a long history of crafting world-class Amarone, and Fieramonte, their prestigious Riserva, hails from one of the best vineyards in the region. The 2016 vintage is recognized for producing powerful yet balanced wines, and this Amarone is no exception. Aromas of dried cherries, plums, and figs are interwoven with complex notes of spices, chocolate, and tobacco. On the palate, it is full-bodied and rich, with velvety tannins and vibrant acidity, leading to a long, persistent finish. Crafted using the traditional appassimento method, where grapes are dried before fermentation, this Amarone offers incredible depth and concentration, yet remains balanced and elegant. Designed for long aging, the Fieramonte 2016 will continue to evolve and develop complexity over the next two decades, making it a superb addition to any serious collector’s cellar.

Details

OriginVeneto, Italy
Type/VarietalOther Red Wines
SKU1786669
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