This fresh, juicy red is driven by a rich note of black licorice snap, mixed with damson plum and crushed currant flavors that show accents of freshly ground spices—anise, clove and cardamom. Features fine balance and polish throughout, with a sweet smoke note and subtle tannins that build on the finish. Drink now through 2026. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 1,500 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Select to Add

This is a luscious, dark and delicious Amarone with really fun aromas of cinnamon and Christmas spice beyond more obvious tones of ripe fruit, prune and plum. It shows lovely, rich density in the mouth as well. ——M.L.(2/1/2011)—— 92