2018 Le Salette, Pergole Vece - Amarone DOCG, Classico, Ris - 3 Bottles (0.75L)

Detailed Tasting Notes

Tasted by international critics (including Aldo Fiordelli for JamesSuckling.com in February 2025), this 2018 vintage displays pronounced maturity and impressive structure:
• Nose: A complex, evolved aromatic profile, marked by notes of tobacco, fine leather, and woodland undergrowth (humus). The fruit remains prominent, with flashes of raspberry, dense black cherry, and dried plum. There is a strong balsamic character (bay leaves, eucalyptus, dried rosemary), along with hints of sweet spices.
• Palate: This wine stands out for its richness and concentration (at 16.5% ABV). It has a powerful body, masterfully balanced by lively, crisp acidity and silky, elegant tannins. Notes of dark chocolate, ginger, and coffee emerge as you taste.
• Finish: Very long, rich, and deeply balsamic.

Recommended Food Pairings:

Given its opulent texture and aromatic power, this great wine from Veneto calls for rich, flavorful dishes:
• Meats: Ideal with braised cuts of beef, game stews (venison, wild boar), roast duck, or barbecued grilled meats.
• Cheeses: An excellent match for well-aged hard cheeses, such as mature Parmigiano Reggiano or Asiago vecchio.
• Contemplation: Thanks to its complex depth, it is more than satisfying on its own and is perfect to enjoy alone at the end of a meal as a meditation wine.

Serving Advice:

To enjoy it at its best, serve ideally at 18°C. It is strongly recommended that you open or decant it at least 1 to 2 hours beforehand to allow its complex aromas to fully unfold.

This exceptional red wine stands out for its aromatic power (dried dark fruit, sweet spices, coffee) and its considerable aging potential, which can exceed 30 years.


- Parker Points: 93/100
- Fill level (Neck)
- Label condition (Excellent)
- Capsule condition (Excellent)
- 750 ml
- Bottled at the estate
- Ready to drink or cellar
- Shipping method: La Poste (Colissimo, etc…,)