Albino Armani Amarone della Valpolicella Cuslanus Riserva Barrique DOCG 2017/2018

Albino Armani Amarone Cuslanus Riserva DOCG – Timeless elegance from Veneto. Are you looking for a red wine that not only impresses but also leaves a lasting impression? Then the Albino Armani Amarone della Valpolicella Cuslanus Riserva DOCG is just right for you. This exquisite Riserva comes from the traditional Valpolicella Classico region in Veneto, more precisely from the high-altitude Marano Valley, where viticulture has been cultivated on ancient stone terraces for centuries.

The bouquet unfolds intense notes of ripe plum, sour cherry, dark spices, cocoa, coffee, and balsamic nuances. On the palate, the wine delights with a robust body, balanced acidity, and wonderfully polished tannins – perfect for connoisseurs and lovers of characterful red wines.

• Color: Intense ruby red
• Bouquet: Ripe plums, sour cherry, dark spices, chocolate, coffee, balsamic notes
• Taste: Elegant, complex, with good acidity and ripe tannins – perfect for long aging and deep enjoyment

Cuslanus is a tribute to the Etruscan god of time of the same name – because that's precisely what this wine needs: time to mature, time to shine, and time to be savored. The Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes are hand-harvested, slowly dried (appassimento), and aged for at least four years in barriques and large wooden casks. This results in an Amarone of exceptional complexity, depth, and elegance.

• Winemaker/Winery : Albino Armani, Veneto, Italy
• Grape variety : Corvina, Rondinella & Molinara
• Quality level : Denominazione di origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG)
• Wine type : Red wine, wine bottle, 750ml, dry, barrel-aged (48 months)
• Ingredients : Grapes, water, alcohol, sugar, acid, colorings and tannins (polyphenols), protein compounds, vitamins, minerals, sulfur dioxide and trace elements

This Amarone is not an everyday wine – it's an experience. Ideal for special evenings, exclusive dinners, or as an exceptional gift for wine lovers. Bring Italian culture of enjoyment with depth and history directly into your home [WoA].

Datasheet

Serving suggestion

Enjoy it slightly chilled, ideally decanted. It pairs perfectly with braised meats, game dishes, aged cheeses, or as a "meditative wine" on its own – for quiet moments full of flavor and character.

Winemaker/Winery (Bottler)

Azienda Agricola Albino Armani , Via Ceradello 401, IT-37020 Dolcè (VR), Veneto, Italy, Email: info@albinoarmani.com, Phone: +39 45 / 729 0033

Importer

WINETORY, Wolfgang Angeli, Germanenstr. 6, DE-86507 Kleinaitingen, Bavaria, Germany

Waste separation

• Bottle - GL71 - Glass Collection
• Corks - FOR51 - Waste Collection
• Capsule - C/ALU90 - Collection of metal/aluminum

Nutritional information (per 100 ml)

Contains negligible amounts of fat, saturated fatty acids, protein and salt.

Awards

Year group 2018

• James Suckling: 90 points

Year group 2017

• Top 100 - La Guida ai vini di Verona 2024: 93 points

Year group 2016

• James Suckling: 91 points
• Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2023: Gran Medaglia d'Oro
• Decanter World Wine Awards 2023: 92 points
• Falstaff Trophy Amarone, Amarone Riserva, Recioto 2023: 91 points
• Falstaff Trophy Amarone and Recioto 2022: 91 points

Year of birth 2015

• Top 100 - La Guida ai vini di Verona 2022: 89 points
• Decanter World Wine Awards 2021: 95 points
• Falstaff Amarone, Amarone Riserva, Recioto Tasting 2020: 92 points
• Concorso Internazionale Wine Enthusiast 2020: 91 points