Vinous rates this the greatest Rizzardi Amarone ever (at $93):
The 2015 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Calcarole is dusty and floral, unexpectedly lifted and airy, showing dried roses and cherries offset by a hint of sweet smoke. This is opulent and rich, like crushed velvet on the palate, with mineral-tinged raspberry and cherry complemented by confectionary spices and balsam herbs. The 2015 somehow maintains amazing energy and finesse but make no mistake about it, this is a big and ripe style for Amarone. That said, you can’t even notice the 17% abv.
This also earned the top 3-glass award from Gambero Rosso and the top 5-star rating from Bibenda.
This rates with (and is certainly in a league with) all the top $200 to $500 Amarones.
