{"product_id":"2018-marchesi-fumanelli-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-docg","title":"2018 Marchesi Fumanelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Rich, Round Mouthfeel\" ~\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e93 Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is \"The King of the Veneto\" ~Robert Parker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily-Owned Winery Since 1470\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBHW has the Lowest Price Anywhere!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The Veneto is its own vinous nation; it has the volume and the quality to stand on its own outside the context of Italian wine. \u003cstrong\u003eOne wine that shines particularly bright in the Veneto is the mighty Amarone, where “It is king,” made from only the best varietals in the region\u003c\/strong\u003e.” ~ Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated right in the heart of the magical Valpolicella region, is the old and famous Marchesi Fumanelli winery. Since 1470, the Fumanelli family began their wine story with the plantation of its first vines, which until today, have been focused on the production of Amarone. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMarchesi Fumanelli boasts \u003cb\u003e28 generations of winegrowing expertise\u003c\/b\u003e. The Squarano Estate, just eight miles from Verona, is surrounded by stunning cypress and cherry trees\u003cb\u003e. Built between the 16th and 17th centuries, the estate is steeped in history\u003c\/b\u003e, sitting amidst ancient Roman ruins, including a temple dedicated to the goddess Flora.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eCurrent CEO, Armando Fumanelli, returned to the family estate in 1998 after a global career. \u003cb\u003eHis modern touch, including restoring the 15th-century cellars, has elevated the estate's reputation for exceptional Valpolicella wines\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 months in French oak tonneaux and a further 8 months in the bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40% Corvina, 40% Corvinone, 20% Rondinella. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn intense garnet red color. The wine displays typical fragrances of mature cherries and wild berry, with elegant hints of sweet spices, cinnamon, tobacco, and chocolate. A wine of great structure, it is rich, rounded, soft, and velvety. Powerful yet elegant style showing lots of ripe baked red fruits. Full-bodied with firm, structured tannins. Warm on the palate, with very long finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rich perfume of dark plums, crushed black currants, dried leaves and a whisper of cinnamon and clove all swirl together in the glass. The palate is rewarded with a \u003cstrong\u003eround mouthfeel\u003c\/strong\u003e, showcasing smooth tannins and a ripe, berry-driven nose dappled by warmed sweet and savory spices, new leather and forest floor with a finish that \u003cstrong\u003espeaks to the time-honored winemaking traditions of the region.\u003c\/strong\u003e ~93 Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRich ruby red with purple highlights, almost impenetrable. A bit restrained on the nose, with air there is blueberry and white chocolate. \u003cstrong\u003eBalanced on the palate, subtly fruity-sweet, prominent tannins and refreshing acidity, juicy finish\u003c\/strong\u003e. ~92 Falstaff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRound and creamy, this \u003cstrong\u003ejuicy red\u003c\/strong\u003e is defined by chewy tannins and features flavors of baked cherry, sandalwood and chocolate shavings, plus hints of loamy earth and smoke. Well-spiced and lingers on the fragrant finish. Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella. Drink now through 2028. 40,000 cases made, 1,198 cases imported. ~91 Wine Spectator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA very fresh rendition of Amarone with clean red berries and some peppery spice\u003c\/strong\u003e. But there’s little sign of dried fruit on the nose and palate. Medium- to full-bodied with fine, lightly firm tannins and a crisp, clean and fruity finish. Drink or hold. ~90 James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles of This Wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marchesi Fumanelli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46516025655531,"sku":"MFADVCDOCG18","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/files\/2018MarchesiFumanelliAmaronedellaValpolicellaClassicoDOCG.png?v=1750206204","url":"https:\/\/www.bighammerwines.com\/products\/2018-marchesi-fumanelli-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-docg","provider":"BigHammerWines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}