Dark coffee, roasted espresso bean, vanilla and cured meat are backed by sweeter tones of ripe cherry and blackberry jelly. This is a soft, sweet Amarone with chewy tannins that fuel a long, mocha-rich finish. ——M.L.(12/1/2011)—— 90

The overall structure and density of this bold Amarone helps carry its hefty aromas of teriyaki, soy, mesquite, brown sugar, molasses and dried prune. It shows firmness with very polished, fine tannins.——M.L.(12/1/2011)—— 92

Farina’s sweet-smelling Amarone spends time in large oak casks for additional aromas of spice, leather and toasted walnut. At the core are bright fruit tones of blackberry, cassis and lingering cherry cola that add flavorful accents to what is a smooth and silky mouthfeel overall. ——M.L.(2/1/2011)—— 89

Remo Farina is an excellent operation (now taken over by the next generation and currently undergoing a winery refurbishment) and the estate’s beautiful Monte Fante Amarone is thickly extracted with mature aromas of black fruit, apple, cola and exotic spice. The wine offers character and pizzazz thanks to the polished quality of its tannins. ——M.L.(12/1/2009)—— 92

With 11 years of careful cellar aging, this sophisticated Amarone shows fine texture and polished tones of wet river stone, cola, licorice, savory spice and dried fruit. Barbecue sauce and teriyaki deliver soft sweetness to the close. ——M.L.(12/1/2011)—— 91