Musella's 2004 Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva offers terrific vibrancy and freshness in its dark fruit, herbs, tobacco, sweet spices and subtle French oak. This beautifully poised, medium-bodied Amarone possesses remarkable balance in a nearly weightless style. The refined tannins give this wine its gorgeous sense of proportion, which carries through all the way to the long, satisfying finish. This is an elegant Amarone that delivers incredible value for the money. It is not to be missed. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2016. It's not too often I run across an estate in Veneto that delivers this level of quality at what are exceedingly fair prices in today's market. Readers will want to give these offerings serious consideration. Importer: Selected Estates of Europe, Mamaroneck, NY; tel. (914) 698-7202

Offers notes of raisin, with a pleasant coloring of ripe raspberry and vanilla. Full-bodied, with fine, fruit-coated tannins and a medium, spicy finish. Nicely done. Best after 2009. 2,400 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.??–JC??Region: Italy / Amarone della Valpolicella Select to Add