Valentina Cubi is a quality Amarone producer to look out for especially if you like big and brawny wines with skyscraping intensity. A beautiful Bordeaux-inspired cellar and barrique regimen has recently been installed and the producer is entering the market with four vintages at once. The 2001 is the youngest and boasts nutty spice, poached apple and pure integrity of fruit with firm tannins and long cherry flavors on the finish.——M.L.(12/1/2007)—— 93