Cesari Tasting with Iris Di Cicco, Brand Ambassador

Soave Classico DOC $11.95 (438952)
A refreshing light bodied white with fresh tree fruit and citrus notes. A perfect apératif wine that provides good value and appeals to a wide audience. (87)

2013 ‘Justo’ Leggero Appassimento IGT $14.95 (451732)
A blend of 60% Corvina and 40% Merlot, grapes are left to dry for approximately 20 days prior to fermentation (Leggero appassimento).
Candied black fruit nose with sweet spice and liquorice hints. Dry, medium bodied with very fresh acidity and smooth, supple tannins. Approachable, fruit forward and youthful in style. (88)
 
2014 ‘Mara’ Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Superiore $18.95 (506519) 
A wonderfully flavourful ripasso with black cherry, blackberry, stewed red fruits and sweet spice notes. Dry and medium bodied with good concentration, bright acidity and moderate tannins. Well defined and great value, providing more complexity and stuffing compared to similarly priced ripassos. (88)
 
2012 ‘Bosan’ Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Superiore $34.95
(available through Profile Wine Group consignment)
A single vineyard ripasso from the Bosan vineyard.
Complex nose with black cherry, kirsch, plum, roasted nuts, sweet spices. Very sensual mouthfeel with lovely balanced acidity and plush textured tannins. Velvety and generous with lengthy cedary finish. An excellent example of ripasso, showing great intensity and complexity. (89)
 
2012 Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico $38.95 (426718)
Kirch, blackberry preserves, black cherry, cedar, sweet spice, tobacco, cigar and leather notes. Full bodied and lusciously textured with wonderful intensity and robust structure. Drinking gorgeously now but will continue to develop intriguing tertiary character over the next 6-8 years. (89)
 
2009 ‘Il Bosco’ Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Classico $74.95 
(available through Profile Wine Group consignment)
A single vineyard Amarone from the Il Bosco vineyard. Attractive cedary notes and savoury/meaty character on nose with dried black fruit, liquorice, vanilla bean and cigar box. Full bodied and firmly structured with fantastic intensity and extremely persistent finish. Concentrated and regal, with potential to continue developing over the next 10 years+. (90)
 
2007 ‘Bosan’ Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Classico Riserva $99.95
(available through Profile Wine Group consignment)
A single vineyard Amarone from the Bosan vineyard. Deep brick colour with a nose of exotic sandalwood, frankincense, black berries, black cherry, cassis, tobacco and leather. Full bodied and still surprisingly youthful, with firm tannins and teases of tertiary character. Still has a long life ahead and will continue to develop over the long-term. Beautifully crafted and layered, this is an intellectual wine that deserves to be savoured. (92)