Rich and layered, with juicy acidity and velvety tannins focusing the flavors of black cherry pate de fruit, dried marjoram, clove and singed orange peel. Accents of mineral, spice and herb linger on the finish. Drink now through 2025. 1,000 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Select to Add

Firm and lightly tarry, featuring notes of sun-dried cherry, dried cranberry, pomegranate and lots of dried herb and ground spice. A bit angular, with a tangy backing of acidity and a moderate finish. Drink now through 2018. 1,000 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Select to Add

Well-knit and creamy, with pronounced flavors of black currant and anise mixing with grilled plum, dried herb, gumdrop and floral notes. Features lightly chewy tannins and a hint of cocoa powder on the finish. Drink now through 2024. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 500 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Select to Add

The estate’s 2005 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is a wonderful effort in a challenging year. The wine bursts on the mid-palate with gorgeous dark cherries in liqueur, flowers, minerals, blackberries and cassis. Truffles, French oak and mocha develop in the glass adding complexity. This could use a little more consistency from start to finish, yet is nevertheless highly engaging. The Amarone is 65% Corvina, 20% Corvinone, 10% Rondinella and 5% Molinara. The wine spent 30 months in small French oak barrels. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2020. These are the first wines I have tasted from Buglioni, a small property located in San Pietro in Cariano, in the historic Valpolicella zone. Importer: Wine D.O.C., Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-5362