The 2011 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico lacks the intensity and the depth that is normally associated with appassimento, or air-dried fruit. This is a warm-vintage wine and the lack of depth and texture comes as a surprise because Amarone usually shows well with extra heat. The finish delivers short flavors of sour cherry and dried spice. The blend is 65% Corvina, 30% Corvinone and the rest consists of Rondinella, Molinara and Dindarella grapes. The wine ages in oak for three years.

A spiced, medium-bodied red delivering fresh acidity and a modest mix of raisin, dried marjoram and fresh, loamy earth notes, with a rich hint of fig cake. Drink now through 2019. 1,250 cases made.??–AN??Region: Italy / Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Select to Add