made mostly from the local variety called Fumin and a splash of Syrah
blueberries and violets and notes of chocolate and tobacco from its time in oak
A subtle hint of wet stone adds a unique touch to the overall experience
and fragrant spices rise from the glass
2015 Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Veneto, Italy Bodegas Pierola made mostly from the localJames Suckling 100 #1 Top 100 Wines A vivid ruby color with a garnet tinge and super restrained nose of licorice, oak bark, smoke, wood, cigar box, leather, dark chocolate, smashed violets and prunes. It has a fresh subtleness. Full bodied and elegant on the palate due to ripe, filigreed tannins with long acidity and a toasty, savory aftertaste. One of the greatest Amarone. Corvina and Rondinella. Ready to drink now, but intended for the long haul.~J.