2007 Pergole Vece Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

The 2007 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Pergole Vece is quite a bit bigger and richer than the 2008, but at the same time the oak is a bit overwhelming. Blackberry jam, cloves, menthol, new leather and melted road tar struggle to emerge in this powerful, brooding, heavy Amarone. If the fruit emerges, the 2007 may merit a higher rating. Today, it is a bit of a mystery.