Pouring from the bottle with a beautifully dark and concentrated appearance, the Roccolo Grassi 2015 Amarone della Valpolicella (made with 65% Corvina, 15% Corvinone, 15% Rondinella and 5% Croatina) is super rich and ripe with syrupy aromas of cherry liqueur, pressed blackberry and crème de cassis. Production is 10,300 bottles, and 80% of the wine is aged in barrique, of which 20% is new. The rest goes into botte grande. The sticky ripeness is what stands out most, and this is a wine that will appeal to those who love the heft and power (with a whopping 17% alcohol content) in their Amarone. It's a lot to take in.

Rich notes of warm brown bread, date and coffee liqueur are accented by hints of tangy dried cranberry and fragrant dried thyme in this dense, savory red. It's full-bodied, with chalky tannins and a streak of smoky mineral defining the lasting finish. Best from 2023 through 2028. 900 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Amarone della Valpolicella Select to Add