The 2007 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Gioé is being released to celebrate Santa Sofia's 50th anniversary (1964-2014). Much like the base 2009 Amarone, this is a darkly concentrated and fleshy wine with an enormous sense of power and density that transcends both the bouquet and the mouthfeel. The nose is redolent of dark spice and ripe fruit, while the palate is treated to thick density and chewy sweetness. Oak-driven tones of Indian spice and tertiary notes of licorice also play leading roles. The tannins are chunky and thick-boned. Drink this wine within the next ten years.