{"product_id":"cesari-bosan-2015-riserva-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-750ml","title":"Cesari Bosan 2015 Riserva Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBosan is Cesari's genuine single-vineyard flagship — sourced entirely from a modest five hectares located right in the heart of the Valpolicella Classico DOCG, the historic core of the entire appellation. Grapes destined for Bosan are picked one to two weeks earlier than those used for standard Valpolicella Classico, then arranged in a single layer inside small crates and dried for 90 days inside the estate's large \"fruttai\" rooms, losing roughly 30% of their original weight in the process. That extended drying period, and the resulting concentration, is precisely what separates Amarone from its lighter Valpolicella cousin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 2015 vintage arrived after a genuinely demanding growing season — a harsh winter followed by a scorching summer that broke 20-year temperature records, tempered by above-average early-year precipitation and a rain-free April. The result, per Cesari's own team, was an early harvest of exceptional-quality grapes. Following the extended appassimento drying, maceration runs 20 full days, with malolactic fermentation completed in stainless steel before the wine settles into three years of French barrique aging, followed by a further twelve months in bottle before release — a genuinely patient, multi-year production timeline for a single vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe critical reception has been consistently strong, with Wine-Searcher's aggregated critic data placing the 2015 at 92\/100, and CellarTracker's community matching that almost exactly at 92.1 points across seven individual reviews. Wine Enthusiast's Jeff Porter offered a genuinely evocative take: \"this Riserva begins as an introvert at the dinner party, initially reserved, wrapped in layers of herbs and dark brooding fruits. But like any great conversation partner, patience reveals its depths. The wine unfolds gradually, each sip sharing new chapters of spice and complexity... think of it as that thoughtful friend who, once comfortable, offers the most engaging dialogue, especially when accompanied by a perfectly seared roast or mushrooms charred to earthy perfection.\" Talk-A-Vino's independent tasting found \"legs more expressive\" than the following 2016 vintage, with \"dark cherries on the nose,\" \"rounder on the palate,\" though noting \"tannins a bit untamed\" with \"green notes on the finish,\" concluding it \"needs more time.\" Cesari's own official notes describe \"concentrated aromas of jam and morello cherry, plum and dark chocolate, with hints of black truffle and liquorice,\" the palate \"full, with softness and roundness to balance the alcohol content,\" closing with a finish that's \"very long, persistent and of great complexity.\" This is genuinely serious, single-vineyard Amarone — patient, structured, and built for real cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCesari Bosan Riserva Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is sourced from a single five-hectare vineyard located in the heart of the Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Veneto, Italy, produced by Gerardo Cesari S.p.A. The 2015 vintage is a blend of 40% Corvina, 40% Corvinone, and 20% Rondinella, hand-selected roughly one to two weeks earlier than fruit destined for standard Valpolicella Classico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFollowing harvest, the best bunches are arranged in a single layer and dried for 90 days inside large \"fruttai\" rooms, losing approximately 30% of their weight before pressing. Maceration lasts 20 days, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel, then three years of aging in French barrique, and a minimum of 12 months further aging in bottle before release. Bottled at 15.5% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeff Porter, Wine Enthusiast 93 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This Riserva begins as an introvert at the dinner party, initially reserved, wrapped in layers of herbs and dark brooding fruits. But like any great conversation partner, patience reveals its depths. The wine unfolds gradually, each sip sharing new chapters of spice and complexity. This isn't a wine that broadcasts its story; rather, it's a slow-burning narrative that rewards attention and time. Think of it as that thoughtful friend who, once comfortable, offers the most engaging dialogue, especially when accompanied by a perfectly seared roast or mushrooms charred to earthy perfection.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTalk-A-Vino (extended independent review):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Legs are more expressive than in 2016. Dark cherries on the nose. Rounder on the palate than 2016, dark fruit, tannins a bit untamed, green notes on the finish. Needs more time.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCesari (official tasting note):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Bosan 2015 displays a deep garnet colour. On the nose, it reveals concentrated aromas of jam and morello cherry, plum and dark chocolate, with hints of black truffle and liquorice. The palate is full, with softness and roundness to balance the alcohol content. The finish is very long, persistent and of great complexity.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep garnet in color. Concentrated jam and morello cherry lead, joined by plum and dark chocolate, with hints of black truffle and licorice, alongside dark cherry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull-bodied, with genuine softness and roundness balancing the wine's considerable alcohol content, delivering dark fruit and layered spice character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery long, persistent, and of great complexity, closing with lingering fruit and spice — a genuinely patient, slow-unfolding finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG (Riserva), Veneto, Italy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40% Corvina · 40% Corvinone · 20% Rondinella\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGerardo Cesari S.p.A.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle 5-hectare vineyard, heart of Valpolicella Classico DOCG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying (Appassimento)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaceration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 years French barrique, minimum 12 months bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92\/100 aggregated critics average · CellarTracker community 92.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA patient, single-vineyard Riserva Amarone — slow to reveal itself, genuinely rewarding with time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMorello cherry, plum, dark chocolate, black truffle, licorice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNow through 2026 and beyond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeared roast meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharred mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged, hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich, savory braises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45167916580930,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/D7703F54-8680-4F2A-802D-A6879FC5F20C_4_5005_c.jpg?v=1788741302","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/cesari-bosan-2015-riserva-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-750ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}