About Amarone della Valpolicella 2017 I Castei
A commanding Amarone from the Valpolicella heartland, the 2017 I Castei opens with a brooding, complex bouquet of dried black cherry, fig paste, and dark chocolate, layered with hints of tobacco leaf and Mediterranean herbs. The warm 2017 vintage lends exceptional ripeness and concentration, with the appassimento process amplifying every nuance. On the palate, the wine is opulent and structured, delivering waves of dried plum, morello cherry preserve, and roasted coffee, underpinned by velvety, well-integrated tannins. A seam of iron-rich minerality and dried violets adds elegance and lift to what might otherwise be a purely hedonistic experience. The finish is long, warming, and deeply satisfying, with a final flourish of bitter cocoa and spice.
Full BodydryServe 18–20°C
- bold
- opulent
- structured
- complex
- velvety
- concentrated
Sommelier's Notes
AI-curated tasting insights
Flavour Profile
Primary
- Dried black cherry
- Fig paste
- Morello cherry preserve
- Dried plum
- Dark chocolate
Secondary
- Roasted coffee
- Tobacco leaf
- Dried violets
- Iron-rich minerality
Finish
The finish is exceptionally long and warming, lingering with bitter cocoa, clove spice, and a whisper of dried herbs that persist for well over a minute.
Food Pairings
- Braised beef short ribs with rosemary and red wine reduction
- Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino Stravecchio
- Wild boar ragù over pappardelle
- Slow-roasted duck with cherry glaze
- Dark chocolate and hazelnut torte
- Osso buco alla Milanese
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