Voluminous and imposing, even by Amarone standards, this chest-warming, well-structured blend of dried grapes requires air or more time in bottle to fully reveal itself. The intensity and density of the palate suggests a substantial amount of dry extract while a slight bitterness helps to freshen the palate. Spicy oak is fully soaked up by the thick fruit and the length is very good. A bit coarse at present but is likely to settle with time. Best served at cellar temperature to quell the heat of this brawny wine. Tasted November 2024. (Sara d'Amato,winealign.com) Voluminous and imposing, even by Amarone standards, this chest-warming, well-structured blend of dried grapes requires air or more time in bottle to fully reveal itself. The intensity and density of the palate suggests a substantial amount of dry extract while a slight bitterness helps to freshen the palate. Spicy oak is fully soaked up by the thick fruit and the length is very good. A bit coarse at present but is likely to settle with time. Best served at cellar temperature to quell the heat of this brawny wine. Tasted November 2024. (Sara d'Amato,winealign.com) 750 mL bottle