The 2006 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico TB Vigneto Alto comes across as a bit understated in this vintage. It shows gorgeous depth and plenty of textural richness but there isn’t as huge a difference between the TB and the Vigneto Alto as there typically is. Mocha, spices, new leather and licorice wrap round the cool, implosive finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2021. Importer: The Rare Wine Co., Sonoma, CA; tel. (707) 996-4484

Dried marjoram, eucalyptus and orange peel notes are an aromatic entry for this juicy red, accenting raspberry coulis, sweet brown bread and tea leaf tones on the lush palate. Still very fruit-forward and expressive, with taut tannins tightly knit to the rich flavor range. Long, zesty finish, offering abundant exotic ground spice hints.—Blind Amarone retrospective (April 2016). Drink now through 2030. 400 cases made.??–AN??Region: Italy / Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Select to Add