The elegant 1997 Amarone della Valpolicella (450 cases) reveals aromas of smoke, camphor, sweet morello cherries, and cocoa. Full-bodied, pure, layered, ripe, and long, it is restrained by Amarone standards, but will provide pleasure over the next 12-15 years. Importer: Dominic Nocerino, Vinifera Imports, Ronkonkoma, NY; tel. (516) 467-5907