Tedeschi Amarone della Valpolicalla Marne 180 2020

Deep garnet with purple hues, the 2020 Marne 180 opens with a heady bouquet of ripe cherry, plum, and blackberry compote, enriched by notes of dried fig, cocoa, and sweet spice. The palate is full-bodied and velvety, with layers of dark fruit and raisined richness balanced by firm yet polished tannins. Hints of liquorice, roasted coffee, and dark chocolate add depth, while a fine line of acidity keeps the wine vibrant. The finish is long, warming, and opulent — a classic Amarone in modern, elegant form.

The Tedeschi family has been a benchmark name in Valpolicella for generations, renowned for their mastery of the appassimento method, in which grapes are partially dried to concentrate flavour and texture. Marne 180 takes its name from the marl-rich soils and the vineyard’s aspect, facing 180° from east to west. The 2020 vintage combines the estate’s traditional depth and power with a contemporary balance, yielding an Amarone that is both ageworthy and approachable in its youth.