The 2010 ‘Kurni’ is composed of 100% Montelpulciano and reminds me of a wine made in a "Ripasso-like" style, similar to an Amarone, but with its own unique twist. It offers bold and exotic aromas of sweet dark fruits, raisins, black plum reduction, banana crème, smoke, cinnamon, pipe tobacco and grilled herbs, which all come together and burst from the glass. This delivers layers of ripe, dense and concentrated dark fruits, wrapped in round polished tannins while finishing up long and supple leaving behind a rich coating of even more dark fruits and sweet spices. I haven't tasted a Kurni since the 2004 vintage, but from what I can remember, it seems like the style has changed drastically. This wine may not be for everyone’s palate, however that being said I still find the effort to be compelling and would certainly highly recommend it to fans of Amarone. (Best 2014-2025) - November, 2014 (JD)
93 POINTS
Wine Specifications
Report Date: November, 2014
Drinking Window: 2014-2025
Sugested Value: $150
Vintage: 2010
Producer: Oasi degli Angeli
Country: Italy
Region: Marche
Appellation: Marche IGT
Importer: Superior Wine Selections