Vieni Estates Appassimento Classic Method Private Reserve 2013

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Pamela Chiles rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Wow - this is pretty unique for Ontario - a massive, 16% alcohol, appassimento-style wine made from Aglianico (45%), Cab Sauv (37%) and the remainder Merlot, all from the Vieni estate outside Beamsville. A bit hot but bolstered by deep, dark fruit and a chewy savouriness this wine will be fabulous with food - cheese, osso bucco, lamb, that sort of thing. Tasted April 2019

Paula Bernardino rated this wine as 95/100 with the following review:

I discovered this winery at the Taste Ontario event in Ottawa April 3, 2019 and also discovered Appassimento. Wow! Definitely one of my favourite red at the event. I would pair it a platter of cheeses and jam.

Malcolm Lamont rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

This is a beautifully rich, wine made by drying and concentrating the grapes, and hence flavour and alcohol (16% abv!), which Vieni calls the Appassimento Classic Method.
The wine spent 4 years ageing to perfection, and is a blend of Aglianico (delicious grape variety of Southern Italy), Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot.
Smooth, supple, and a knock-out!

Natalie's Review

Vieni Estates Appassimento Classic Method Private Reserve 2013, Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A full-bodied Niagara red wine made with the appassimento method of drying the grapes to concentrate the flavour and alcohol. The wine was aged four years. It's a blend of Aglianico, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. Aromas of dark fruit. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2019-2021. 16% D 750 mL $59.95 Score: 91/100. May 13, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

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