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Domini Veneti Amarone della Valpolicello Classico 'Milo Manara'text
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Domini Veneti Amarone della Valpolicello Classico 'Milo Manara' 2000

Pedemonte Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto, ItalyA micro cuvee made from the best selection of Jago Amarone aged in barrique and tonneau. The label was designed by Milo Manara, famous for his erotic art comics and designs. Spicy, tobacco, coffee, licorice, vanilla, black cherry jam, plum, flora, waxy, meaty, incense aromas. Big, rich, round, full and warm with some smooth tannins and good acidity. Intense chocolate, coffee, black cherry jam, black plum, licorice, vanilla, leather, clove, cardamom and resin flavours with a bit of roasted meat and saddle leather on the finish. Needs 3-5 years to round out; well balanced at a whopping 16% alcohol.Tasted: 16 June 2008Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$154.99750mlspeculative - Saverio Schiralli
AB$135.00750mlEstimated retail
Producer: Cantina NegrarDistributors: Lifford Wine and Spirits
Blend: Corvina - Rondinella - CorvinoneCSPC: 478883