Meeting Italy's gentle giant

Article Abstract:

A sampling of Amarone wines from 1941-90 made by Italy's Masi winery reveals their wonderful taste. Amarone wines are made from Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara red wine grapes that are dried for three months to allow the sugars to concentrate.

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A region of distinction

Article Abstract:

Wines of northeast Italy are rated on a scale of one to 100, with tasting notes and prices provided. Different wines of several districts are represented. A 1998 Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Sergio Zenato Riserva is rated 93.

Wine and wine making, Wine making

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Italy

Article Abstract:

A selection of Italian wines from 1986, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1995 vintages is presented. Choices include Marches ($6 to $20), Veneto ($5.50 to $47) and other wines ($8 to $55).

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