Bertani, Amarone Valpolicella Classico other_regions_italy This beauty is classically austere

This beauty is classically austere and will require plenty of patience as it is definitely not a wine that invites early consumption

citrus and crushed stone

clover-chomping counterpoint familiar from this years Frühtau

indeed almost delicate before culminating in a lingering finish

There is both excellent power but also excellent delineation to the energetic and lightly mineral-inflected flavors that possess a highly seductive mouth feel before culminating in a wonderfully persistent

Bertani, Amarone Valpolicella Classico other_regions_italy This beauty is classically austereCedary spices mix with shavings of dark chocolate and crushed black raspberries as the 2015 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico entices from the glass. Cool toned and crisp, it offers silken textures offset by depths of tart red berry fruits and balsamic tones. A pleasantly bitter sensation puckers the cheeks, as fine tannins saturate and nuances of sour citrus fade. Despite the warm vintage, Bertani has found a beautiful balance in its 2015 Amarone.