made mostly from the local variety called Fumin and a splash of Syrah
Fine spices with a mineral edge to the roasted pineapple
cola and dark chocolate are also prevalent
with hints of candied orange and butter biscuits on the finish
Great as an aperitif
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.