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Amarone della Valpolicella may be one of the most misunderstood and underappreciated categories in fine wine, but among the handful of producers setting the standard, Speri is undoubtedly among the elite names shining a spotlight on these bona fide collectible gems. Their signature estate style is somewhat a departure from the powerhouse Amarone profile that most wine drinkers are familiar with, instead focusing on restrained elegance and nuance.
"This is wonderfully lifted and graceful in style, dense yet energetic with silken textures ..." - Eric Guido, Vinous
The single-vineyard, 96-point 2019 Sant'Urbano is a showpiece example of precision viticulture and winemaking, resulting in "a sophisticated Amarone" full of dynamic complexity while remaining eminently approachable for a broad audience. Like all great Amarone, however, it's undoubtedly built for the cellar. As Eric Guido of Vinous notes, "The 2019 is full of potential - bury it deep." Delivering serious, cellar-worhy bang for the buck, it's an undeniably smart buy for avid collectors of Italy's best. |