December Deal #7

Amarone della Valpolicella is an Italian masterpiece made from dried grapes, creating a deep, intense, and rich wine that’s truly one-of-a-kind. Bertani? They are the benchmark for Amarone, putting it on the map and crafting wines that define the category. Rich with flavors of dark chocolate, licorice, and dark fruit, and finishing smooth and savory, this wine perfectly balances power and finesse. The 2015 vintage not only earned a perfect 100 points from James Suckling, but it was also declared his #1 Wine of the Year. Now, Suckling can be a lenient grader at times, but when someone of his caliber crowns a wine as #1, it’s for good reason. This wine is extraordinary, and you're not going to want to miss it.

Critic Notes:

• "A vivid ruby color with a garnet tinge and super-restrained nose of licorice, oak bark, smoke, wood, cigar box, leather, dark chocolate, smashed violets and prunes. It has a fresh subtleness. Full-bodied and elegant on the palate due to ripe, filigreed tannins with long acidity and a toasty, savory aftertaste. One of the greatest Amarone. Corvina and Rondinella. Ready to drink now, but intended for the long haul." - 100 Points, James Suckling, #1 Wine of the Year