The 2013 Le Ragose Amarone Classico Riserva is a traditional, long-aged gem from the Negrar valley—complex, earthy, and deeply layered. With eight years in old Slavonian oak, it delivers savory notes of mushroom, licorice, dark cherry, and alpine spice, supported by firm tannins and a powerful, bittersweet finish. A wine built for patience—and reward.

Jamessuckling.com | JS 95
Published: Mar 30, 2024

Among the finest producers of Amarone in the classico zone. Complex aromas of porcini mushrooms, dashi, prunes, Damson plums, varnished mahogany and alpine spruce. The palate is expansive and savory with notes of licorice root. The tannins are toothsome and firm, directing the long finish. Still just a little hard, but nothing patience shouldn’t sort out. Thrilling traditional Amarone. Drink or hold.

Decanter | D 95
Published: Sep 18, 2024
Drink: 2024-2032

The Le Ragose estate sits high above the frazione of Arbizzano at Montericco, close to the southern tip of the Negrar valley. The Galli family has been producing Amarone here since the 1950s in a determinedly traditional style. Fermented in stainless steel tanks using indigenous yests, their Riserva 2013 spent no fewer than eight years in classic large, old Slavonian oak barrels. The result is well worth waiting for. Michael Garner: Leafy and woody nose. Ripe, round and chocolately, hints of mushroom and marron glacé, good definition of mature fruit flavours. A long, nuanced finish. Mature but could go on. Sara Bachiorri: Dried herbs and sweet cherry fruit. Rounded mouthfeel, a little spirity. Long finish, notes of raisin and dark chocolate with liquorice. Richard Baudains: A complex, evolved nose. Great intensity and balance with a long, deep finish. Bittersweet.

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We are thrilled to announce the release of our Amarone Classico Riserva 2013 on the market! An extraordinary vintage that has already earned prestigious awards in Italy and abroad, once again demonstrating the excellence of this wine:

- 95 points and the highest score in the “Amarone Expert Choice” category of Decanter magazine – selected by experts Michael Garner, Sara Bachiorri, and Richard Baudains;
- 95 points from James Suckling, confirming the exceptional quality of our Amarone;
- Recognized as TOP WINE and VINO SLOW in the Slow Wine Guide 2024.
- Gemma dell’anno (Best recognition for the Italian Sommelier Association),  (Italian Sommelier Association), AIS Italy 

This vintage is a rarity that every wine lover should have in their cellar. Don’t wait too long: bottles are limited and are already selling fast!