A woodsy red, with savory underbrush, smoke and game notes leading the way, followed by more subtle flavors of dried strawberry, bergamot and black olive. Dense and chewy, with a firm, well-knit finish. Best from 2017 through 2030. 20 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Select to Add

The 2007 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico La Fabriseria is from a line of wines that I have watched carefully evolve over the years. There was a time when I was not such a fan of its massiveness and overt sweetness. But the Tedeschi family has done a beautiful job of shaping an important expression that surely corners the market on a certain school of Amarone winemaking. It’s an extreme wine, not unlike the wines of nearby Roman Dal Forno, that needs plenty of time to find its footing – maybe ten years or more. La Fabriseria opens with an inky black, impenetrable appearance and Type-A aromas of exotic spice and stewed prune. Midnight tones of crushed granite, tobacco resin, teriyaki sauce and cured meat are all part of the massive bouquet. Drink 2016-2030. Importer: Dreyfus Ashby & Co., www.dreyfusashby.com

Offers very fresh, alluring aromas of crushed currant, with just a slight raisiny edge. There's clean mineral character, with hints of clove and cinnamon. Full-bodied and silky, with loads of concentrated black fruit and black pepper flavors and fine, tightly packed tannins that draw out the long finish. This is superclean and delicious. Best ever from this producer. Best after 2008. 250 cases made, 25 cases imported.??–JC??Region: Italy / Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Select to Add

Unacceptable. Sweet and cloying. Smells like bug spray. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 250 cases made.??–JS??Region: Italy / Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Select to Add

Shows harmony and balance. Bright blackberry and spices on the nose. Full-bodied, with lovely silky tannins and a long, long raisin and spice aftertaste. Drink now through 2006. 250 cases made.??–JS??Region: Italy / Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Select to Add