Le Salette is a family-run winery in the heart of Valpolicella Classico (Veneto, Italy), renowned for its Amarone, Recioto, and Ripasso wines. Rooted in tradition yet attentive to innovation, it is closely tied to the Scamperle family and the Sanctuary of Le Salette, which inspired its name.
The Amarone Classico DOCG La Marega 2018 is a masterpiece that captures the essence of the Valpolicella region. This wine is deep ruby red in the glass and its bouquet is a fascinating composition of ripe dark fruits such as cherries and plums, which are accompanied by subtle notes of spices, tobacco and a touch of vanilla. On the palate, there is a harmonious fusion of rich aromas characterized by the rich fruitiness of the Corvina grape, accompanied by the structured elegance of Rondinella. The velvety tannins give it a pleasant fullness and a long-lasting finish that spoils the palate and asks for more. As a figurehead of the Valpolicella region, this Amarone is made exclusively from the indigenous Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella grape varieties, which are carefully grown on the hills around the Le Salette winery. The traditional Appassimento method, in which the grapes are dried before fermentation, gives the wine its unique concentration and intensity.
The Amarone Classico DOCG La Marega 2018 pays homage to Le Salette's rich heritage and craftsmanship, and its exceptional quality makes it an essential companion for special occasions and delightful moments.
93 James Suckling A savory and restrained Amarone. Raspberry fruit shifts into delicious notes of mossy undergrowth, camphor, anise and porcini mushrooms with time in the glass. The tannins are a bit loosely knit. Yet the alcohol is subdued and the finish long by virtue of the wine’s purity. An Amarone that feels of the vineyard rather than the drying room. Good drinking. Drink or hold.
