Brigaldara, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG (Veneto, Italy) 2016

Nov 8, 2022

By Michael Apstein

 Despite an extra year of bottle age, Brigaldara’s 2016 Amarone “Case Vecie” is far more youthful than any of their 2017s, showing a more tannic structure.  Layers of dark dried and fresh fruit notes along with haunting minerality and their hallmark elegance are all still apparent.  As with their other wines, a subtle bitterness in the finish distinguishes them from many other Amarone wines that finish sweet.  This one needs time in the cellar — a decade or so — but its balance suggests a great future.   

Country / Region

Veneto, Italy

Appellation

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG

Grape Variety

Color

Red

Vintage

2016

Score

96

Price

US $ 120.00

Producer

Brigaldara