A compact red, this deftly knits fine-grained tannins and bright orange peel acidity with aromas and flavors of mulled cherry, mocha, dried sage, iron and spice box that expand on the satinlike palate. Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. Best from 2023 through 2030. 2,000 cases made, 1,200 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Select to Add

Rich date and mocha aromas and flavors are layered with steeped cherry, tarry smoke and dried fig notes in this creamy red. It's medium- to full-bodied and expressive, with well-knit, fine tannins. Lightly tangy, citrus-laced acidity and a streak of iron impart a bright edge that works well with the opulent flavor range. Drink now through 2027. 1,600 cases made, 700 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Select to Add

The Michele Castellani 2017 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Colle Cristi shows a darkly saturated color with some crimson highlights and a dark brick red color. You feel the heat and the intensity of this scorching hot and dry vintage (and the wine's 15.5% alcohol content). The bouquet reveals dry fruit, prune and dark fig. There is some sweetness on the close, with a gritty structure and some of the loosely knit texture that comes to an evolved and slightly oxidized wine from a hot vintage. This 50,000-bottle vintage is better poised to near-term drinking with a few handfuls of oven-roasted chestnuts. The blend is 70% Corvina and Corvinone, 25% Rondinella and 5% Molinara.

Aromatic on the nose, with high-toned, floral accents, this is rich and fruity on the palate, offering flavors of date, black cherry preserves, fresh brown bread and red licorice. Citrus peel acidity creates a lightly mouthwatering impression on the chewy finish. Drink now through 2028. 1,600 cases made, 700 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Select to Add

A balanced, creamy red, medium- to full-bodied and well-knit, with a rich hint of Sacher torte alongside flavors of sun-dried cherry, singed orange peel and espresso crème. Supple tannins firm the herb-laced finish. Drink now through 2028. 1,000 cases made, 500 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Select to Add