Modena Wine

• May 2009

  I hosted a study of the Veneto for a group of wine lovers this week. It came ... Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena Ciliegia di Marostica [b]Nicolis, Amarone Della Valpolicella Classic, Ambrosan 2001[/b] http://www.snooth.com/wine/nicolis-amarone-ambrosan-2001/ Wine Notes: A deep... Read moreI hosted a study of the Veneto for a group of wine lovers this week. It came ... Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena Ciliegia di Marostica [b]Nicolis, Amarone Della Valpolicella Classic, Ambrosan 2001[/b] http://www.snooth.com/wine/nicolis-amarone-ambrosan-2001/ Wine Notes: A deep dark purplish black hue with a glistening sheen.* The nose is rich with Amaretto, cherry liquor, plums, pecan and confectioners sugar.* In the mouth, full and velvety, intense cherry fruit, cinnamon, clove and savory herbs and with a long slightly bitter finish of* chocolate and tobacco Pairing Notes: What can I say. Amarone and Blue Cheese. Fresh sweet Cherries and Parmigiano cheese drizzled with a 12 year aged Balsamic. The plate may have been insanely simple but also a perfect way to enjoy the Amarone. Let's face it, the food was an afterthought and a palate cleanser between sips of wine. I was ready to declare the Amarone as the wine of the night when we moved on to a bottle that was thrown in at the last minute. **Important to note that another member of this tasting whose palate I respect a great deal, did in fact feel that the Nicolas was the high light of the evening. [b]Last minute addition (Wine of the Night)[/b] [b]L'Arco Pario 2003[/b] http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/Violentfix/Larco03pario-1.jpg]http://img.photobucket.com/alb...x/Larco03pario-1.jpg http://www.snooth.com/wine/larco-pario/ Medium ruby red giving the impression of a light easy going wine but followed on the nose predominantly by sweet Cherries with holiday baking spices.* As you dig deeper you find layers of* roasted chestnut, sage, forest floor and a hint of bell pepper.* One of the most inviting young wines I've ever experienced on the nose.** On the palate, Pomagrante and cherry fruit, mushrooms sauté in butter with vanilla and clove following close behind.* An impression of residual sugar but this may be the result of the Amarone style of drying and fermentation. On the mid-palate an unmistakable taste of violette candies and a very long, rich finish.* All of this carried by smooth acidity, wonderful balance and an elegant freshness to the entire package.* WOW    (hide)

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  October 2008

  Cleto Chiarli Vecchia Modena Premiu

  Snoothrank: Starting at $18^.24

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