2019 Amarone della Valpolicella

The 2019 Amarone della Valpolicella seduces with a darkly alluring blend of violet pastille and autumnal spice, giving way to crushed blueberries and a dusting of cocoa. It displays depths of ripe red berry fruits inflected by nuances of blood orange and mocha, while a core of zesty acidity maintains fantastic balance. Staining and long, it is also gently tannic, leaving a tart citrus tinge that adds a classic bitter bite. The 2019 is harmonious to the core, with a modest 4 grams of residual sugar. Fantastic.