2010 Rubinelli Vajol Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG

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The 2010 Amarone is an Amarone Riserva. The wine comes from the famous year well known to amarone lovers. They have kept a barrel of this vintage in the cellars of Rubinelli and it was bottled in early 2022 to show the potential of a well-made Amarone. Freshness and strength go hand in hand and that is rarely the case with the mass of amarones. This is a meditation wine that should be enjoyed in peace. Unprecedentedly refined and the time in the barrel (9 years) makes this incomparably beautiful.

Rubinello Vajol's Amarone comes from the typical grape varieties for amarone, namely: 40% Corvina, 40% Corvinone, 10% Rondinella, 5% Molinara and 5% Oseleta. The Grand Cru vineyards of Rubinelli are located in the Vajol area and are one of the most beautiful areas in the Veneto. In the Vajol the winery has a unique position because all vineyards are located around the winery (in contrast to many others (read most) that have plots throughout the area and the commercial Amarone wineries often do not have their own vineyards and buy the majority .

All grapes come exclusively from the fields around Corte Sant'Anna, this gives a special uniqueness to the wine and makes it unmistakable: wine born on tuff. This area was once the sea - imagine a sunny bay. The soil consists of marl formed between the Mesozoic era (150 million years ago) and the Tertiary era (60 million years ago) followed by the origin of the Alpine mountains. The soil is very calcareous, ideal for moderating the natural vigor of the vines. Limestone also has sponge-like properties: the ability to hold water for long periods of time, allowing it to pass through only when the plants need it. This always keeps the grapes well hydrated. The soil is thin but rich in organic matter which allows the vines to live in perfect nutritional balance. This harmony is reflected in the quality of the wines, which are always elegant and fully express, both in their aroma and on the palate, their rich polyphenolic multitude. Rubinelli Vajol wines are born in the ground before they reach the wine cellar; they are gifts of nature and of the formation of land structures in the Conca del Vajol.

The selected grapes are matured/dried in baskets for four months, after which they are fermented at a controlled temperature between January and February. At Rubinello the wine is then aged in large oak barrels for a period of at least 36 months and then the wine is bottle matured for another 2 years before this top amarone is released onto the market. At Rubinello they make authentic amarones with a beautiful freshness in which fruit predominates and not sugars. This Riserva has been allowed to age or ripen for a total of 9 years. It is a well-structured wine supported by good acidity. In the glass in a beautiful sparkling ruby red color. Beautiful notes on the nose with candied fruit, dried plum and dried apricot. It also has a hint of spices, leather, black pepper and cedar. The wine is spicy and has beautiful layers. In the mouth the wine is velvety soft, balanced and elegant. This is incomparable to commercial amarones that often have (too) much residual sugar and lack sufficient acidity.

This is an enjoyable wine and almost meditative. Without a doubt, it is excellent with stews such as an Italian brasato (roasted meat, stewed in red wine) but in general it goes well with dishes with a high aromatic value. We advise you to open the bottle some time (2 hours) before serving or to decant it.

FACT: In the Tab: Appendix you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will send it to you automatically when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you pick up the wine you will often receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose Collect in the Checkout page. We are almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.

Specifications

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Packing information Box
Type of Wine Red
Country Italy
Region Veneto
Appellation Amarone della Valpolicella
Winery Rubinelli Vajol
Grape Corvina, Molinara, Rondinella, Sangiovese
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2010
Drinking as of 2021
Drinking till 2036
Alcohol % 16
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Parker rating 94
James Suckling rating 94
Tasting Profiles Complex, Droog, Fruitig, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Kruidig, Rood fruit, Soepel, Vol
Drink moments Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard, Romantisch

Professional Reviews

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Parker

94

James Suckling

94

Wijnhuis

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wijnhuis rubinelli vajol in valpolicella

Rubinelli Vajol zit midden in Valpolicella, in Veneto. De wijngaarden liggen in een zonovergoten vallei van ongeveer 10 hectare, zuidelijk gericht. Je ziet het huis, de kelder en de droogzolder fraai samensmelten met zacht glooiende heuvels bedrukt met olijfbomen en amandelbloesems. De grond is kalkrijk tufsteen, ideaal voor druiven zoals Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara en Oseleta :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.

stijl en druivenmix

Ze maken vijf klassieke Valpolicella-wijnen: valpolicella classico, classico superiore, ripasso, amarone en recioto. Altijd met de vijf lokale druiven. De druiven worden met zorg geoogst en deels gedroogd in de fruttaio. Daarna rijpt de wijn langzaam in grote vaten van Frans en Slavonisch eiken, meestal van 30 tot 50 hl. Dat zorgt voor elegante wijnen met diepte en complexiteit :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.

landschap en bodem

Alle wijngaarden liggen rond Corte Sant’Anna, in een geologisch unieke vallei die ooit onder zee lag. De bodem is kalkrijk en sponsachtig, waardoor hij water kan vasthouden en geleidelijk afgeeft. Zo blijven de wijnstokken goed gehydrateerd, zelfs in droge tijden. De combinatie van bodem, zon en hoogte maakt de wijnen herkenbaar en elegant :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.

natuurvriendelijke aanpak

Rubinelli Vajol gebruikt geen herbiciden of kunstmest. In plaats daarvan wieden ze mechanisch en zaaien ze kruiden en peulvruchten tussen de rijen om de grond te verrijken. Oogsten gebeurt met de hand. De aanpak doet recht aan de kracht van het land, in stijl en smaak :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.

erkenning en reputatie

In 2023 werd Rubinelli Vajol uitgeroepen tot “Italian Winery of the Year” door Wine Magazine. James Suckling noemde hun Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2019 “the new superstar of the style.” Bovendien kreeg hun Classico DOC hoge scores bij Decanter :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}. Die eer komt niet zomaar; de wijnen zijn eerlijk, helder en puur zonder overmatige zoetigheid :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.

rubinelli vajol online bestellen?

Bij Grandcruwijnen kun je makkelijk wijnen van Rubinelli Vajol online bestellen. De flessen liggen veilig opgeslagen in een geconditioneerd Wine Warehouse, zo blijven ze in topconditie. Kies je voor afhalen? Dan zie je meteen de afhaalkorting tijdens het afrekenen. Lekker helder en met een fijne korting als je zelf komt ophalen.

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