The 2016 Amarone della Valpolicella is a savory and meaty wine with brawn and spice followed by thick tones of black fruit, tar and licorice. You get a good window on the appassimento process in which clusters lose about 30% of their water weight thanks to air drying before going into the press. This expression is woven tight with intensity, thick texture and an upfront 16.5% alcohol content. This is a very powerful wine from a classic vintage. The tannins stand out with extra firmness and dryness. This is a 11,700-bottle release.