Notes of chocolate powder and carob are followed by aromas of crushed mineral, cherry, plum, prune and blackberry jam. This is an elegant Amarone with a very fine and focused personality. The tannins are drying and polished and help offset the chewy succulence of the wine’s naturally ripe fruit. ——M.L.(2/1/2011)—— 90

Aged in French oak for 30 months, this bright Amarone shows good integration between ripe fruit and spice aromas. The wine is smooth and velvety on the close and would pair with lamb stew and potatoes.——M.L.(2/1/2011)—— 91

Marchesi Fumanelli delivers a spice-forward Amarone with great intensity and a broad, far-reaching approach. There are aromas of cherry, blackberry cardamom, cumin and cinnamon. The wine is slightly raw and very sweet in the mouth. ——M.L.(12/1/2009)—— 89