Amarone Morar is a bright, lively red wine that delivers fruit, but that also accommodates a steady flow of smoke, tobacco, drying mineral, cigar and asphalt-like aromas. Its texture is dark, dense and there’s a touch of chewy sweetness on the close. ——M.L.(12/1/2011)—— 91

Here’s a dense and modern interpretation of Amarone that scores high in terms of pleasure and personality. Ripe black fruit and loads of exotic spice with chocolate come forth on the bouquet; the wine is very soft and rich on the close. ——M.L.(2/1/2011)—— 92

Morar is a beautifully oak-aged Amarone that boasts shadings of vanilla, chocolate, mature fruit, pipe tobacco, molasses and leather. It’s a generous and complex bouquet that is made to linger even longer on your senses thanks to the natural intensity and richness of the wine’s texture. ——M.L.(2/1/2011)—— 93

Valentina Cubi is a quality Amarone producer to look out for especially if you like big and brawny wines with skyscraping intensity. A beautiful Bordeaux-inspired cellar and barrique regimen has recently been installed and the producer is entering the market with four vintages at once. The 2001 is the youngest and boasts nutty spice, poached apple and pure integrity of fruit with firm tannins and long cherry flavors on the finish.——M.L.(12/1/2007)—— 93

Red apple and cherry-nut notes are prominent here, but in this vintage seem less vibrant compared to the others. Spice, sour cherry, leather and vanilla-nut describe a pretty aromatic portfolio. This is a modern wine rooted in tradition.——M.L.(12/1/2007)—— 90