Venturini Amarone della Valpolicella Campo Masua 2016 CALIOTHER Very classy stuff…

Very classy stuff…

It's the sort of Riesling that gets better with a plate in front of it

high proof and high complexity barrels

The wine was aged in thin-staved Bordeaux chateau barrels (22% new) for 18 months and racked every three months using the soutirage traditionnel method Daniel learned while working in Pomerol in the 1980s

Venturini Amarone della Valpolicella Campo Masua 2016 CALIOTHER Very classy stuff…Initially austere and introspective, little by little it reveals its true nature. Sweet hints begin to emerge, reminiscent of tiny dark fruits, the petals of dried violets and roses, cocoa powder, prunes and walnuts. In the mouth it is rich, strong, flavorful, balanced and highly refined.