Bertani : Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2016

There is amazing transparency in this Amarone, with aromas of prunes, restrained dark chocolate, sweet violets, smoke, woodland, bark, earth, truffles, bay leaves and tamarind. It’s full-bodied and sleek, with opulent, velvety tannins. Tight-knit, almost zesty acidity provides vibrancy and length, with rhubarb, pepper and nuts in the finish. It will be released in fall 2025, so try it then.

The 2016 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is darkly floral, with a bouquet of cedar spice box, sweet tobacco, cocoa and dried black cherries forming its alluring bouquet. It is silken and round, with a rich blend of ripe black cherries and plums complemented by hints of milk chocolate and balsamic spice. The 2016 possesses a truly old-school and utterly classic feel as a twang of sour citrus lifts the experience and echoes of tart blackberry resonate throughout.