The 2007 Valpolicella from Brigaldara is incredibly sexy juice. Medium to full in body, this voluptuous Valpolicella offers tons of dark fruit intermingled with scents of bittersweet chocolate, leather and spices in an utterly captivating glass of wine. I can’t think of too many wines that deliver this much sheer pleasure for the tariff. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2012. Importer: Vinifera Imports, Ronkonkoma, NY; tel. (631) 467-5907

Compact yet still expressive, this offers a tarry base to well-knit flavors of black cherry, gumdrop, grilled herbs, clove and anise. Fresh acidity keeps this lively and focused, while fine-grained tannins and a graphite note gain momentum on the finish. Best from 2014 through 2025. 7,000 cases made, 1,500 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Select to Add

You can’t help but fall in love with Brigaldara’s delicious Amarone, especially if you love bold, dense wines. The aromas roll out slowly and with care, giving space to elements of cola, red cherry, blackberry, drying mineral and dark teriyaki sauce.