A compact, focused red, this presents pretty violet, medicinal herb and anise notes on the nose as it slowly expands -- flavors that are more subdued at.

The Dal Forno family has been making wine since 1983. Located in Val D'Illasi, the estate consists of 65 acres of vines planted to traditional indigenous.

Romano Dal Forno - Valpolicella 2016 (750ml) available at Joe Canal's Lawrenceville in Lawrenceville, NJ

Bertani - Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2008 available at My Wine & Spirits in Poughkeepsie, NY

Bertani - Amarone della Valpolicella 2011 (750ml) available at Joe Canal's Lawrenceville in Lawrenceville, NJ

For a 2010, this is still very fresh indeed, showcasing sour cherries, red plums, citrus, orange peel and grenadine. Very linear and tangy on the palate,.

Le Salette Amarone Pergole Vece 2010 (750ml) available at Beacon Wine & Spirits in New York, NY

Intense red color with hints of garnet. On the nose, typical notes of plum, cherry and Morello cherry followed by tea leaves, licorice and spices. On the palate, notes of red berry fruit sweetened by…

James Suckling – 97 Points (2011) From one of the classic estates in the Veneto, this Amarone is one of the benchmarks of the region. The grapes are hand harvested and dried on straw mats for…

Massimago - Amarone della Valpolicella Svm400 Macie 2017 available at Eataly Vino - Nyc Flatiron in New York, Ny

Tasting Notes: The Giuseppe Quintarelli Valpolicella Classico Superiore is a Valpolicella in name only. Made from a combination of 50% fresh and 50% dried.

Bertani - Amarone della Valpolicella Classico (750ml) available at Beverage Lovers Warehouse in Valley Stream, NY

Romano Dal Forno - Valpolicella Superiore 2018 (750ml) available at WineWorks in Marlton, NJ

Pra - Amarone della Valpolicella 2016 available at Eataly Vino - Silicon Valley in San Jose, CA

Giovanni Ederle - Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva 2016 available at Eataly Vino - Nyc Flatiron in New York, Ny

Bertani - Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2011 available at My Wine & Spirits in Poughkeepsie, NY

Romano Dal Forno - Valpolicella Superiore 2017 (750ml) available at Joe Canal's Lawrenceville in Lawrenceville, NJ