Tastingnote 17.10.2022
Dunkelleuchtendes, sattes Rubinrot. In der Nase edel und klar, nach reifen, satten Kirschen, Pfirsich, Hagebutten und Waldbeermousse, feine Würze. Am Gaumen stoffig und dicht, öffnet sich satt und mit dunkelbeerigen Fruchtkomponenten, saftiges Tannin, feiner Schmelz, endet lange im Finale auf Holunderbeersirup.
Monica Larner im Oktober 2023:
With fruit from an exciting vineyard with gray marl limestone soils outside the "classico" zone of the appellation, the Tedeschi 2016 Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Maternigo is a dark and brooding wine. No doubt, the intensity is there, but the wine is actually quite balanced and even-keeled. It never feels too heavy or dense. There is some lingering sweetness, but the mouthfeel is creamy and soft in texture. However, the 17% alcohol content is a lot. Only 6,600 bottles were released.
Der Wine Spectator beschreibt den Tedeschi Capitel Monte Olmi Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva 2016:
Shows a lot of reserve on the nose with a tight package of baked red-cherry aromas and some bright mineral, almost wet-stone character. Mediterranean herbs, too. Full-bodied palate that’s again under control, but there’s a dense package of firm, fine tannin, dried fruit and spice waiting to burst out. Hard to believe this is 17% alcohol, it’s so well constructed. This will be superb in a year or two and onwards, if you can resist the temptation now. Best from 2023.