A savory version, with notes of fresh loamy earth, herbes de Provence, graphite and smoke layered with plumped cherry and roasted plum fruit. Medium- to full-bodied, with lightly chewy tannins on the finish. Corvina, Rondinella, Croatina and Molinara. Drink now through 2028. 1,700 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Select to Add

A vibrant Amarone, with light, taut tannins and lively acidity married to a fine range of black cherry coulis, dark chocolate shavings, iron and espresso notes. The chewy finish shows fragrant herbs and graphite character. Corvina, Rondinella, Croatina and Molinara. Drink now through 2029. 1,500 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Select to Add

Pouring forth with a darkly concentrated appearance, the Nicolis 2016 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico shows a savory side with chewing tobacco and cured leather. It also shows a sweet side with cooked cherry and blackberry preserves. The wine is extremely concentrated and heavy in texture. It concludes with a relatively contained 15% alcohol content, with 19,000 bottles made.

The 2015 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico offers a terrific glimpse of the Nicolis house style that is bright, clean and contemporary all at once. This is a 25,000-bottle blend of 65% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 5% Molinara and 10% Croatina that sees three months of appassimento. This wine stands apart from its peers for the quality and the shiny brightness of its cherry, raspberry and dark currant aromas. That fruit is amply framed by spice, sweet almond, cola and candied fruit. It is a pleasure to recommend this wine thanks to its steady and balanced delivery.

A bright, high-toned version, with floral accents to the macerated raspberry and cherry fruit, and sleek tannins well-meshed to the mouthwatering frame. Offers a lingering finish, featuring spice and mineral notes. Drink now through 2024. 2,300 cases made, 500 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Select to Add