Amarone della Valpolicella D.O.C. Classico Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano
Undisputedly symbolic of the Speri company, the Amarone Monte Sant'Urbano is a superb example of a fine, classic wine. It is an extraordinary wine with great complexity and a vigorous structure which has always been top for its elegance and quality. After carefully selecting the best bunches the prestigious Monte Sant'Urbano vineyard, the grapes are left to dry for a long period (3-4 months depending on the vintage year). This creates a wine with plenty of structure and softness which will certainly age well.
GRAPE VARIETIES: Corvina veronese 70%, Rondinella 25%, Corvinone 5%.
VINEYARD: Monte Sant'Urbano estate, in the municipality of Fumane. It extends over a surface area of 19 hectares. Situated on a hill at an altitude of 280 - 350 metres above sea level, the Monte Sant'Urbano vineyard enjoys an excellent exposure to the sun. The calcareous, clayey terrain, of volcanic origin, favors retention of moisture, preventing excessive dryness.
CULTIVATION SYSTEM: Verona pergola system placed on ledges sustained by dry stone walls known as "marogne". A density of 3300 vines per hectare guarantees a yield of 98 quintals per hectare. The vines have an average age of 18 years.
HARVEST: Manual selection of the best bunches end of September/beginning of October. Withering for about 120 days in fruit-drying rooms with ideal conditions in terms of temperature, humidity and ventilation. Loss of 40% of initial weight with a considerable increase in the quantity of sugar.
VINIFICATION: Pressing in the middle of January with a roller crusher-destemmer. Maceration at 16°-18° C of temperature in stainless steel tanks for a period of 36 days with periodic pumping over and délestage. Separation of the skins end of February and completion alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in 500 l. oak barrels. Ageing in 500 l Allier oak casks for 24 months and in 20-40 hl. Slovenian oak barrels for 12 months. Refinement in the bottle.
Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites
Alcoholic content: 10.00 %
yr. 2017 Falstaff:
95 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Speri Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano" the vintage 2017 on 01.02.2022 with 95 of 100 points.
"Leuchtendes Rubinrot mit einem Tropfen Violett. Am Gaumen nach gezuckerten Veilchen, deutlich florale Nuancen, dann nach Kirschen, Pfirsichen, im Nachklang nach Zimt. Am Gaumen mit ungeheuer saftigem Tannin, zeigt viel Fruchtschmelz und Struktur, baut sich lange und in vielen Schichten auf, kommt immer wieder, wird hervorragend reifen."
yr. 2016 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Speri Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano" the vintage 2016 on 01.03.2021 with 94 of 100 points.
"Made with organically grown grapes, this full-bodied, plush red has inviting aromas of baked plum, new leather, camphor and violet. Smooth and enveloping, the delicious palate doles out mouthfuls of fruit cake, baking spice, fleshy blackberry and licorice. Velvety tannins provide softness while fresh acidity keeps it balanced. Drink through 2031. Kerin O'Keefe"
yr. 2016 Falstaff:
94 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Speri Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano" the vintage 2016 on 01.11.2020 with 94 of 100 points.
"Glänzendes, intensives Rubin. Kompakte Nase mit Noten von reifer Zwetschke, Brombeere und etwas Schokolade. Breitet sich am Gaumen satt aus, saftig und rund, viel reife, präsente Frucht, öffnet sich mit feinem Tannin, im Finale viel Frucht."
yr. 2015 Vinum Wine Magazine:
17 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Speri Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano" the vintage 2015 on 01.11.2019 with 17 of 20 points.
"Corvina und Rondinella im Einklang: Kräftige Blume nach Gewürzen und Steinobst, auch Kirschblüten; am Gaumen kompakt, die Gerbstoffe kräftig, eleganter, kerniger Verlauf hin zu Noten von frischen Kirschen, angenehm balsamisch."
yr. 2013 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Speri Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano" the vintage 2013 on 01.03.2019 with 94 of 100 points.
"Enticing scents of spiced plum, pipe tobacco, crushed mint, new leather and a whiff of smoke come to the forefront. The full-bodied, velvety palate boasts dried cherry, raspberry compote, star anise and a graphite note. Fine-grained tannins provide the firm but elegant framework while fresh acidity keeps it balanced. Drink through 2025. Kerin O'Keefe"
yr. 2013 Falstaff:
94 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Speri Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano" the vintage 2013 on 01.10.2018 with 94 of 100 points.
"Leuchtendes, elegantes Rubinrot. Duftende Nase nach frischen roten Beeren, viel Erdbeere, saftige Kirschen, im Nachhall fein nach Vanillezucker. Fein und cremig im Mundeintritt, weitet sich prompt straff aus, zupackend, salzig, endet lange im Nachhall mit starkem Druck. Othmar Kiem, Simon Staffler"
yr. 2011 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Speri Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano" the vintage 2011 on 01.07.2017 with 94 of 100 points.
"Rich, fragrant and structured, this generous wine opens with alluring scents of crushed violet, plum cake and exotic spice. The luscious, enveloping palate doles out ripe blackberry, black cherry compote, raisin, licorice and tobacco supported by round, velvety tannins. Drink 2016-2021."
yr. 2012 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Speri Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano" the vintage 2012 on 01.01.2017 with 94 of 100 points.
"This complex and fragrant wine opens with dried violet, black plum and cooking spice aromas. The smooth, well-structured palate doles out blackberry jam, pipe tobacco, ripe black cherry, nutmeg and licorice flavors. Velvety tannins provide elegant support. Drink through 2027."
yr. 2012 Gilbert & Gaillard:
93 of 100 Points.
"Gilbert & Gaillard" has rated the wine "Speri Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano" the vintage 2012 on 01.06.2016 with 93 of 100 points.
"Intense garnet. Racy nose of stone fruits, brandy, mild spices, dried grass and liquorice. Soft, silky, powerful and profound palate showing splendidly pure adolescent aromas. Well-crafted, distinctive vegetal framework. A successful modern Amarone."
yr. 2011 Falstaff:
93 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Speri Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano" the vintage 2011 on 01.10.2015 with 93 of 100 points.
"Kraftvolles, leuchtendes Rubin. Intensive Nase mit Noten nach Dörrpflaumen, reifen, dunklen Kirschen, gepaart mit Noten nach Safran und dunkler Schokolade, ausgewogen. Am Gaumen kraftvoll und zupackend, zeigt viel reife Frucht, vor allem Brombeere und Zwetschge, öffnet sich mit präsentem, dichtem Tannin, viel Schmelz, im Finale satter Nachhall."
yr. 1985 Doctorwine:
91 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Speri Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano" the vintage 1985 on 01.04.2014 with 91 of 100 points.
"The dark, garnet color is partially illuminated by the wine's reflections although light struggles to filter through. The aroma is overwhelmed by cherry glaze and jam, while overripe notes vanish into balsamic rivulets. With breathing emerge scents of roots and dried leaves. This first wine exemplifies it can defy time and it should be enjoyed for its extreme complexity and solemn structure as you mediate on what bottle aging as given it. This wine would have been perfect had the close not been so sharp. A very great and large winery. Price: no longer on sale"
yr. 2010 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Speri Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano" the vintage 2010 on 01.01.2014 with 94 of 100 points.
"one of Valpolicella's storied estates, this single-vineyard Amarone combines structure and elegance. It seamlessly weaves together intense sensations of crushed black plum, blackberry, black pepper, cinnamon, tilled earth and leather. Balanced with fresh acidity and velvety tannins, it boasts an extraordinarily smooth texture. Drink 2015-2025."
yr. 2009 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Speri Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano" the vintage 2009 on 01.01.2013 with 90 of 100 points.
"This Amarone has succulent plum and black cherry flavors laced with nutmeg and pepper accents. The palate is delicious, but already a bit evolved, so drink this over the next few years to enjoy the generous fruit."
yr. 2008 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Speri Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano" the vintage 2008 on 01.01.2012 with 94 of 100 points.
"one of the Valpolicella's best producers, this vineyard-designate Amarone is amazingly soft and velvety, with aromas of softly worn leather, moist chewing tobacco, ripe black cherry and barbecue smoke. It's an elegant but modern rendition, showing power, intensity and impressive length. Best yet, the fruit is young enough to promise more years of graceful aging."
yr. 2007 Vinum Wine Magazine:
16 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Speri Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano" the vintage 2007 on 01.10.2011 with 16 of 20 points.
"Einladende Blume nach Schwarzkirschen und Tabak, Eukalyptusnoten; im Mund kompakt, die Gerbstoffe robust und gut eingebunden, viel Mineralität, anhaltender Ausklang auf Noten von Pflaumenconfit. Die Trauben reifen auf Böden vulkanischen Ursprungs im Gemeindegebiet von Fumane."
yr. 2007 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Speri Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano" the vintage 2007 on 01.01.2011 with 92 of 100 points.
"This gorgeous Amarone opens with beautiful notes of coffee, chocolate and toasted almond followed by fresh red fruit and a piquant touch of green olive. The wine's texture is thick and velvety but the young tannins require a few more years of bottle aging before they soften."
yr. 2006 Wine Enthusiast:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Speri Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano" the vintage 2006 on 01.01.2011 with 93 of 100 points.
"A thick and juicy Amarone with rich layers of chocolate, exotic spice, black cherry, blueberry tart and tobacco. It feels dense and rich in the mouth and its natural heft would stand up to sharp cheddar."
yr. 2005 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Speri Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano" the vintage 2005 on 01.01.2011 with 92 of 100 points.
"Rich, opulent and ripe with black cherry and chocolate aromas, this beautiful Amarone shows the best of Valpolicella winemaking tradition. The wine is smooth, dense and bold on the palate with lingering flavors of black spice and tobacco."
yr. 2006 Vinum Wine Magazine:
16 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Speri Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano" the vintage 2006 on 01.12.2010 with 16 of 20 points.
"Betörender Duft nach Schwarzkirschen, Lavendel und dunklem Tabak; charakteristisch, mit viel Fülle, robusten Gerbstoffen, langer Ausklang auf Aromen von Pflaumenmus, Sandelholz und Rauchnoten. Zeigt Charakter, sollte aber noch etwas ruhen."
yr. 2004 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Speri Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano" the vintage 2004 on 01.01.2008 with 91 of 100 points.
"There's a ripe, full quality to this richly concentrated Amarone that fuels power and momentum on the palate. You'll get black pepper, chewy cherry and an earthy touch of red beets. The wine is soft and yielding with tender, easy tannins."
yr. 2003 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Speri Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano" the vintage 2003 on 01.01.2007 with 90 of 100 points.
"This vineyard designate wine straddles a fine line between Old and New World. On the traditional side is a coulis of blackberry fruit (a pergola trellis is used for better grape aeration) and sweet spice. On the modern front are deep oak shadings. The final result is an excellent package and an example of very good winemaking."
yr. 2001 Falstaff:
92 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Speri Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano" the vintage 2001 on 01.03.2006 with 92 of 100 points.
"Leuchtendes, sattes Rubin; wirkt noch etwas verschlossen, sehr kompakt, entfaltet nach Belüftung schöne Noten nach Lakritze, dunkle, saftige Kirsche, viel Brombeere, zum Anbeißen; zeigt am Gaumen viel straff strukturiertes Tannin, kein Gaumenschmeichler, sondern eher der zupackende Typ, der noch einige Jahre Lagerung braucht, herzhaft und dicht, im Nachhall viel Kirsche."
yr. 2000 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Speri Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano" the vintage 2000 on 01.01.2005 with 91 of 100 points.
"Sweet and rich, with a big overlay of caramel, cola and burnt sugar. Sweet and gooey as that may sound, it has gorgeous balance and does not taste heavy or candied. Still, it's overtly ripe, as the cherry and plum flavors sing. Lip-smacking good, and fleshy."
