AUSGEZEICHNETE BEWERTUNGEN VON VINOUS
Wir freuen uns, die neuesten Bewertungen unserer Weine durch das renommierte internationale Magazin Vinous nach den Verkostungen von Eric Guido zu teilen.
Im Vordergrund steht der Amarone Classico Sant’Urbano 2019, der eine prestigeträchtige Bewertung von 96 Punkten erhalten hat. Danach folgt der Valpolicella Superiore Sant’Urbano 2020, der mit 92 Punkten bewertet wurde. Der Valpolicella Classico Ripasso und der Valpolicella Classico 2022 erhielten jeweils 90 und 89 Punkte und bestätigen damit die Konstanz bei der Erreichung hoher Qualitätsstandards in unserem gesamten Weinsortiment.
Die Worte von Eric Guido in seinem Artikel vom 29. Februar “ Veneto a constant state of evolution,“ tatsächlich fasst Guido präzise die Essenz des Stils von Speri zusammen: “If I had to choose an Amarone to bring to the dinner table, without a doubt, Speri would be at the top of the list. This is a producer whose wines I’ve followed for nearly two decades now because of a combination of low alcohol (around 15%), low residual sugar (about 1-1.5 grams), longevity and sheer pleasure factor. The Speri family has been operating the winery for over 150 years. Today, it’s in the hands of the seventh generation, and their focus remains on tradition, happily producing just five wines. The winery is in Pedemonte, with 60 hectares of vineyards in the Classico area. All practices are organic, and the vine-training of choice is a modified pergola. Speri was also the first producer in the region to begin using single-vineyard names on their label, starting with the 1974 Sant’Urbano vineyard Amarone. There are many reasons why Speri is unique amongst their peers. Undoubtedly, the Sant’Urbano vineyard is one of them. The vineyard lies across the crest of the hill that separates the Fumane and Marano valleys, at 250 – 380 meters above sea level, with vines averaging fifty years old. However, another major difference is that Speri continues to use the Molinara grape. Luca Speri explained, “The trend in the 2000s was for bigger and fatter wines in Valpolicella, but Molinara has a pinker and lighter color. It’s a very delicate grape, so most producers decided to tear up their vines.” The 2019 is majestic, and the 2020 Valpolicella is one of the most complex yet also gastronomic wines in the category. However, during my visit, I also enjoyed tasting through five back vintages of the Amarone (notes included) going back to 1977. Each and every one of them was still full of life.”
Nachfolgend finden Sie alle Bewertungen von Vinous:
94 P. AMARONE CLASSICO SANT’URBANO DOCG 2012
“The 2012 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Sant’Urbano is coy yet remarkably pretty.”
“This is silky smooth with fresh acidity, contrasted by tart wild berry fruits and a crushed violet candy concentration.”. “Now at 11 years old, the 2012 is just coming into its own.”.
95 P. AMARONE CLASSICO SANT’URBANO DOC 2004
“The 2004 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Sant’Urbano is a seductress, with a wildly fresh yet sweetly alluring bouquet that blends crushed black cherries, blueberries, balsamic spices and violet florals.”
“The 2004 is in an absolutely perfect place.”.
93 P. AMARONE CLASSICO SANT’URBANO DOC 1995
“Darkly alluring, the 1995 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Sant’Urbano smolders up from the glass with a bouquet of cedar shavings and dried violets, giving way to steeped plums and lifted hints of camphor. This is a model of elegance, seamless, with textures of pure silk and a core of tart black cherries offset by a salty core of minerality.”
“The 1995 may be immortal, but I wonder if its tannins will ever fully resolve.”.
94 P. AMARONE CLASSICO SANT’URBANO DOC 1988
“Fully mature yet deeply sensual, the 1988 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Sant’Urbano opens with an earthy blend of crushed rocks, sous bois, hints of animal musk and shavings of cedar.”
“Fresh acidity maintains remarkable energy despite the 1988’s power and density, finishing long and staining.”.
93 P. AMARONE CLASSICO SANT’URBANO DOC 1977
“The 1977 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Sant’Urbano is amazingly fresh for its age. Deeply complex, it displays a bouquet of dried flowers, cedar, cocoa powder and hints of raw honey. This flows across the palate with silken textures, guided by brisk acidity that adds an energetic feel. “.
92 P. VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO SUPERIORE SANT’URBANO DOC 2010
“A captivating blend of sour cherries, autumnal spice, dried orange peel and hints of undergrowth wafts up from the 2010 Valpolicella Classico Superiore Sant’Urbano.”.
“…a testament to the agreeability of Valpolicella”.
90 P. VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO SUPERIORE SANT’URBANO DOC 2005
“The 2005 Valpolicella Classico Superiore Sant’Urbano is seductive in its maturity, with a dark and alluring bouquet of plum sauce, blood orange and hints of tobacco. This is lifted and finessed, with a core of tart cherry and saline minerals guided by brisk acidity. “.
A Constant State of Evolution (Feb 2024) von Eric Guido – Vinous von Antonio Galloni