The accessible Manara 2015 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Postera is lean on the mid-palate and not as generous compared to the average Amarone. But this hot-vintage expression falls in line in terms of power with 16% alcohol. The blend of Corvina, Rondinella, Croatina and Oseleta undergoes three months of appassimento. The wine offers dark fruit, mesquite and tarry smoke. 12,000 bottles were released.

The blend here is distinct from the estate's Corte Manara Amarone blend, most notable is the absence of the Molinara grape, plus different percentages of the other varieties, concluding in a more focused and sharp wine with greater depth. The 2012 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Postera, a blend of 70% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 5% Croatina and 5% Oseleta, ages in French tonneaux for 18 months, another differentiator that provides more smoke, tobacco and campfire ash. This wine sees the whole 100 days of appassimento, and consequently, you're presented with more than enough dark fruit, prune and raisin. Whip up a mincemeat pie for this one. Some 10,000 bottles were made.

A little reticent for now, though there's some currant, raisin and cedar character. Full-bodied, with a firm but fairly foursquare structure. Should broaden out with time. Best after 2010. 1,000 cases made, 250 cases imported.??–JC??Region: Italy / Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Select to Add