In this 100th episode D celebrates with Amarone della Valpolicella.
These full bodies, high alcohol, high acidity masterpieces from the Veneto region around lake Garda are made in the “Passito” method, where the Italians dry the grapes in crates after the harvest to concentrate the sugar and alcohol.
D tastes 3 2015/ 16 amarones and likes the Zenato the best:
1. 2015 Masi Costasera, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Vivino 4.3, WS 91, WE 93; $60
2. 2016 Antiche Terre Baorna, Amarone della Valpolicella, Vivino 4.2, WS 91; $27
3. 2016 Zenato, Amarone della Valpolicella, Vivino 4.5, WE 93; $64.
Give Away: For subscribers that comment on the video and “like it”, D will select one winner who wins a $70 bottle of Amarone della Valpolicella.