I am seeking to try Amarone (for the "chocolaty" essence I've been seeking, that many of you suggested), but I see that it appears to be VERY expensive....any lower priced suggestions so that I might first get my feet (and tongue!) wet before shelling out $$ for something I won't enjoy??? Any suggestions are appreciated
Trader Joe's has had one for the past couple of vintages for $10US. It's a pretty nice Amarone for the money, but chocolatey? Probably not.
Tom S
A nice Amarone for $10 is a pure miracle!
regards Jan
Right up there with an honest politician and Santa Claus, I'd say.
Nils, that is Grandarella.
It is Refosco, Carmenere and Corvina, whereas the Amarone they produce is Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara .
We get the Grandarella for $30 Can - about US $22, and it is a bargain. Loveley wine. Has anyone tasted the 2000 yet?
They are also doing a similar wine, Corbec Appassimento, in the Mendoza region of Argentina, though I've not tasted it.
"Villalta", Tedeschi and Vignale Amarone are all around 13 GBP so I would think should be about 20 USD. Alternatively you could try a half-bottle if you can find one - I think Tommasi do one and Vignale used to do a 50cl
Oopsie - thank you for pointing it out. Grandarella it is.
Nils Gustaf
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