A bright, balanced red, this is framed by light, sculpted tannins and offers flavors of snappy wild cherry, red licorice, forest floor and ground white pepper. Moderate finish. Drink now through 2020. 1,600 cases made, 400 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Amarone della Valpolicella Select to Add

This medium-bodied red is balanced and fresh, with lightly chewy tannins and a spicy underpinning, and subtle notes of crushed raspberry, leather and brown bread. Modest. Drink now through 2018. 1,600 cases made, 400 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Amarone della Valpolicella Select to Add

The 2011 Amarone della Valpolicella shows signs of the vintage heat with ripe aromas of blackberry and plum. The blend used here is 40% Corvina, 30% Corvinone and 30% Rondinella. Those black fruit nuances are followed by heavy layers of spice, mesquite and barbecue smoke.