MojoMan Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 I'm a total wine idiot and never liked them much except for the buzz. However, I was at a wine tasting the other day and really enjoyed an Amarone. Of course, I didn't not the maker but since then, I've tried two more and really liked them. So, I guess I like Amarone. Any suggestions for similar wines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 I'm a total wine idiot and never liked them much except for the buzz. However, I was at a wine tasting the other day and really enjoyed an Amarone. Of course, I didn't not the maker but since then, I've tried two more and really liked them. So, I guess I like Amarone. Any suggestions for similar wines? Amarone is really pretty much a style unto itself so there aren't a whole lot of wines like it. The grapes are allowed to dry out on straw mats before pressing to increase concentration but there also some unique oxidative qualities that result from the process. So, if you like Amarone, you like Amarone. They're also typically a bit pricey with most good ones costing at least $35-$40 or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundaynfl Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 I'm a total wine idiot and never liked them much except for the buzz. However, I was at a wine tasting the other day and really enjoyed an Amarone. Of course, I didn't not the maker but since then, I've tried two more and really liked them. So, I guess I like Amarone. Any suggestions for similar wines? It would seem that you like the dried fruit and raisin flavors in this wine. A wine that is very similar to the Amarone is Ripasso which is a freshly fermented Valpolicella that spends a few more weeks fermenting with the lees (sediment), seeds and skins of an Amarone. It is usually a lot easier on the wallet... give it a try. Both of these wines are great with spicy meats and curries! One of my current favorite desert wines is a Alvear 1927 Solera which has a lot of raisin and it is fairly inexpensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattle LawDawg Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 It would seem that you like the dried fruit and raisin flavors in this wine. A wine that is very similar to the Amarone is Ripasso which is a freshly fermented Valpolicella that spends a few more weeks fermenting with the lees (sediment), seeds and skins of an Amarone. It is usually a lot easier on the wallet... give it a try. Both of these wines are great with spicy meats and curries! One of my current favorite desert wines is a Alvear 1927 Solera which has a lot of raisin and it is fairly inexpensive. Zenato makes a decent Ripassa at a pretty good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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