SCOULA GRANDE Amorone DOCG 2018
🍷 Tasting Notes
Appearance
Deep, dark ruby with subtle garnet hues—intense and almost imposing in color (Rinomata Tombacco, Lanchester Wines).
Nose
Layered aromas of ripe marasca cherry, plum, and black cherries preserved in liquor, complemented by toasted almond and rich tertiary notes of coffee, tobacco, and cocoa (Rinomata Tombacco).
Palate
Full-bodied and powerful, it's warm and enveloping with firm yet refined tannins. Rich flavors echo the nose—dark fruit, almond, cocoa—followed by a lingering, salivating finish with a clean sensation .
🧬 Grape Composition & Production
Blended primarily from Corvina (45–95%), Corvinone (up to 50%), Rondinella (5–30%), with small additions of Oseleta and Molinara (Rinomata Tombacco).
Grapes undergo traditional appassimento, drying for 3–4 months to concentrate sugars (~25–30% sugar, 50% weight loss), followed by winter fermentation and oak aging in Slavonian and French oak (Rinomata Tombacco).
ABV typically around 15.5%, echoing its concentrated character (Lanchester Wines).
🏅 Ratings & Value
Scored ~90 points (Silver) at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 (Lanchester Wines).
Natalie MacLean awarded the 2018 vintage 92/100, praising its “ripe dark cherry, plum, savoury herbs, coffee and cocoa” intensity (Natalie MacLean).
John Szabo (WineAlign) also rated it 92, highlighting its “saline aspect,” balanced bitterness like quality dark chocolate, excellent length and concentration (LCBO).
🍽️ Food Pairing Suggestions
Ideal complements include:
Grilled red meats (beef, venison, game sausages)
Robust stews or casseroles
Aged hard cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano or well-aged Pecorino
Decadent, dark chocolate desserts—use it as a near-Port alternative (Natalie MacLean, Jaded Palates).
🕰️ Aging & Serving Tips
Ready to enjoy now, but will continue evolving gracefully through 2030–2032 .
Serve at 16–18 °C (60–65 °F) and consider decanting to unlock full aromatic expression.
Store in a cool (10–14 °C), dark cellar; aging potential is 4–8 years, and often longer for mature vintages (Harlem Wines, Rinomata Tombacco).
🍷 Tasting Notes
Appearance
Deep, dark ruby with subtle garnet hues—intense and almost imposing in color (Rinomata Tombacco, Lanchester Wines).
Nose
Layered aromas of ripe marasca cherry, plum, and black cherries preserved in liquor, complemented by toasted almond and rich tertiary notes of coffee, tobacco, and cocoa (Rinomata Tombacco).
Palate
Full-bodied and powerful, it's warm and enveloping with firm yet refined tannins. Rich flavors echo the nose—dark fruit, almond, cocoa—followed by a lingering, salivating finish with a clean sensation .
🧬 Grape Composition & Production
Blended primarily from Corvina (45–95%), Corvinone (up to 50%), Rondinella (5–30%), with small additions of Oseleta and Molinara (Rinomata Tombacco).
Grapes undergo traditional appassimento, drying for 3–4 months to concentrate sugars (~25–30% sugar, 50% weight loss), followed by winter fermentation and oak aging in Slavonian and French oak (Rinomata Tombacco).
ABV typically around 15.5%, echoing its concentrated character (Lanchester Wines).
🏅 Ratings & Value
Scored ~90 points (Silver) at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 (Lanchester Wines).
Natalie MacLean awarded the 2018 vintage 92/100, praising its “ripe dark cherry, plum, savoury herbs, coffee and cocoa” intensity (Natalie MacLean).
John Szabo (WineAlign) also rated it 92, highlighting its “saline aspect,” balanced bitterness like quality dark chocolate, excellent length and concentration (LCBO).
🍽️ Food Pairing Suggestions
Ideal complements include:
Grilled red meats (beef, venison, game sausages)
Robust stews or casseroles
Aged hard cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano or well-aged Pecorino
Decadent, dark chocolate desserts—use it as a near-Port alternative (Natalie MacLean, Jaded Palates).
🕰️ Aging & Serving Tips
Ready to enjoy now, but will continue evolving gracefully through 2030–2032 .
Serve at 16–18 °C (60–65 °F) and consider decanting to unlock full aromatic expression.
Store in a cool (10–14 °C), dark cellar; aging potential is 4–8 years, and often longer for mature vintages (Harlem Wines, Rinomata Tombacco).
🍷 Tasting Notes
Appearance
Deep, dark ruby with subtle garnet hues—intense and almost imposing in color (Rinomata Tombacco, Lanchester Wines).
Nose
Layered aromas of ripe marasca cherry, plum, and black cherries preserved in liquor, complemented by toasted almond and rich tertiary notes of coffee, tobacco, and cocoa (Rinomata Tombacco).
Palate
Full-bodied and powerful, it's warm and enveloping with firm yet refined tannins. Rich flavors echo the nose—dark fruit, almond, cocoa—followed by a lingering, salivating finish with a clean sensation .
🧬 Grape Composition & Production
Blended primarily from Corvina (45–95%), Corvinone (up to 50%), Rondinella (5–30%), with small additions of Oseleta and Molinara (Rinomata Tombacco).
Grapes undergo traditional appassimento, drying for 3–4 months to concentrate sugars (~25–30% sugar, 50% weight loss), followed by winter fermentation and oak aging in Slavonian and French oak (Rinomata Tombacco).
ABV typically around 15.5%, echoing its concentrated character (Lanchester Wines).
🏅 Ratings & Value
Scored ~90 points (Silver) at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 (Lanchester Wines).
Natalie MacLean awarded the 2018 vintage 92/100, praising its “ripe dark cherry, plum, savoury herbs, coffee and cocoa” intensity (Natalie MacLean).
John Szabo (WineAlign) also rated it 92, highlighting its “saline aspect,” balanced bitterness like quality dark chocolate, excellent length and concentration (LCBO).
🍽️ Food Pairing Suggestions
Ideal complements include:
Grilled red meats (beef, venison, game sausages)
Robust stews or casseroles
Aged hard cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano or well-aged Pecorino
Decadent, dark chocolate desserts—use it as a near-Port alternative (Natalie MacLean, Jaded Palates).
🕰️ Aging & Serving Tips
Ready to enjoy now, but will continue evolving gracefully through 2030–2032 .
Serve at 16–18 °C (60–65 °F) and consider decanting to unlock full aromatic expression.
Store in a cool (10–14 °C), dark cellar; aging potential is 4–8 years, and often longer for mature vintages (Harlem Wines, Rinomata Tombacco).