Name: Accordini Le Viole Amorone Riserva Classico Superiore
Variety: 70% Corvina and Corvinoni, 20% Rondinella, 10% Rossignella
Region: Verona
Country: Italy
Year: 2006
Price: $49.95
Winery review: "92 Pts I-Wine Review. Opaque black. Dark and brooding, the Riserva Le Viole is a winterwine to be consumed with braised meats and hearty stews. It's lush and big flavored, bold and rich with dense black/redfruit, black olives, and huge extract on the finish that goes on forever. Decant before serving. Aged 60 months in oakbarrels and 24 months in tankl.
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My review: This intense and deep red (black?) smelled pungent and complex. The smell was quite herby. It's legs were thick indicative of heavy tannins. Upon tasting, i noticed a strong, abrasive slightly fruity/tobacco flavor. The mid-palate on this was quite active and heavy. Once i got into this wine I could taste the fruits. However, i was unable to taste the olives. The oak is noticeable, though. Would recommend to bearded lumberjacks.
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