Corte Burè Amarone 2017, Italy

If you are a true Amarone enthusiast and do not want to settle for cheap imitations, this wine is an excellent choice. This wine, vintage 2016, was named Christmas wine of the year in 2021 by both Ekstra Bladet and Spritnyt.com. It was selected by a tasting panel from 67 different bottles. The grapes for this wine are dried for 4-5 months, which leaves them as "raisins" and reduces the juice content by over 40%. The wine is subsequently aged in barriques and small barrels for 30-36 months and finally in the bottle for at least 12 months. The wine has a deep garnet red color with an intense glow. The aroma is rich and full of notes of vanilla, coffee and chocolate, and it has a fine balance between sweetness and acidity with a long-lasting aftertaste. The taste is characterized by ripe fruit with hints of plum, cherry and almonds. The grapes consist of 70% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, and 10% Sangiovese, Croatina and Oseleta.

For the best experience, the wine should be decanted for at least 4 hours. It goes perfectly with game dishes, grilled and roasted meats, as well as diced parmesan, salty and mature cheeses. Serve at a temperature of 15-17°C.