Pian di Mezzo is Ca’ Botta’s Amarone Riserva in its mature register. Dark fruit remains at the centre, interwoven with cocoa, smoke and almond, so its savoury maturity is present from the first sip and fully integrated into the wine’s concentration.
Broad, warm and dry, it brings ripe richness and evolved character together with a settled depth. Its mature character is already woven through the palate, while time in the glass reveals further savoury detail.
Deep garnet, with brick-red reflections appearing as the wine matures.
Blackberry leads the bouquet, joined by dried plum, fig and warm spice. The meeting of ripe and dried fruit gives the nose a clear sense of maturity.
On the palate, tannins shape the dense texture, while freshness gives definition through the mid-palate. Black cherry provides the central fruit flavour. With air, the fruit becomes less overt and dried herbs come forward, shifting the emphasis toward a more savoury register.
The long finish leaves a clear note of liquorice.
Serve Pian di Mezzo with venison, roast partridge, slow-braised beef cheek, porcini risotto or long-aged Monte Veronese. It is equally at home as the final bottle of the meal, poured slowly on its own.
For the younger vintages, allow around 40 minutes to open. With older bottles, pour gently and let the wine develop in a generous glass, limiting vigorous aeration.
Serve at 17–18°C.
Luca Maroni — 97 points
James Suckling — 92 points
Vintage 2016
Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 — 92 points, Silver
James Suckling — 91 points
Vintage 2015
Luca Maroni — 97 points
James Suckling — 91 points
Decanter World Wine Awards 2021 — 90 points, Silver
The WineHunter Award 2022 — Gold
Vintage 2013
Luca Maroni — 96 points
Vintage 2012
Luca Maroni — 94 points
Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2019 — 91 points, Silver