Bright crushed berry on the nose, with hints of lemon grass and minerals. Full-bodied and very Juicy Fruit-like, firming up with a vanilla note on the finish. Best after 2005. 29,000 cases made, 5,000 cases imported.??–null??Region: Italy / Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Select to Add

This is Masi’s main Amarone bottling, and it’s a beauty. Toasted almonds and ripe cherries mark the nose, while the structure of the wine is round and lush without ever seeming overly full or soft. Made in a dry, food-friendly style, with some firm tannins on the finish, this is approachable now, but looks to be capable of aging 5–10 years.——J.C.(12/31/2006)—— 90