Vantorosso

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2016

95

CRUSH – Best Imports Mouth filling, full-bodied notes of balsamic, sandalwood, and graphite. Deeply layered, poignant, and majestic. Black pepper, figs, and Kalamata olive add an earthy, dusty character.

Vantorosso

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2016

90

A blend of 50% Corvina, 45% Corvinone and 5% Rondinella, matured in new barriques for about 18 months; bottle aging for 14 months. Medium-intense ruby red; aromas of black plum, medicinal herbs and sour cherry preserves. Medium-full with ripe black fruit backed by good acidity and medium-full tannins that are a bit aggressive now; the oak notes are evident but not overpowering. This needs several years to lose its rough edges; peak in 10-12 years.

Vantorosso

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2016

89

This wine opens with aromas of very ripe black plum, blueberry preserves and fresh clove and nutmeg giving way to wildflowers. The firm and intense palate is packed full of blackberry pie filling, savory spices and Dutch cocoa, finishing with firm tannins and crunch acidity. Drink now–2040.