On the bold and powerful side, this deals lush flavors of dark chocolate, chewy cherry, leather, tobacco and barbecue smoke. Packed with intensity and soft richness, it also delivers a fine point of fresh acidity on the finish.
— M.L.
(11/1/2012)
A long oak regime (36 months in barrel) helps cement this Amarone’s tones of barbecue sauce, cola, savory spice and dark fruit. The wine shows a ripe, chewy quality with loads of masculine power and intensity.
— M.L.
(12/1/2011)
With six months of oak aging, this ripe Valpolicella blend shows dried fruit and prune backed by exotic spice and a touch of drying mineral. The close is accented by a crisp touch of sour cherry.
— M.L.
(12/1/2011)
White cherry, raspberry, almond skin and cola describe the simple bouquet of this easy-going red. On the palate, it’s crisp and lean.
— M.L.
(11/1/2012)
There’s a slightly awkward green plankton-like aroma here that recalls dried herb or liquid smoke. The finish is accented by sour cherry and medicinal herb.
— M.L.
(12/1/2011)