An aromatic red with a meaty edge, showing accents of violet and dried marjoram weaving through the layered flavors of crème de cassis, grilled nuts, pure black cherry and spice box, all wrapped around firm tannins. Just a baby, but already showing fine integration and balance. Drink now through 2025. 75 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Valpolicella Classico Select to Add

Compared to the 2006 vintage of this same wine, this expression offers a greener personality with bright aromas of cut grass and herbs over loads of dark fruit and exotic spice. There’s a soft, sweet and chewy quality to the wine’s thick texture. ——M.L.(2/1/2011)—— 88