Antiche Terre Venete Amarone della Valpolicella 2022

Fresh and transparent, focused on raspberries and red cherries with bay leaves and black pepper. Full-bodied and firm on the attack, it's youthful yet ripe with velvety tannins, racy acidity and a supple and juicy finish, precise and long. Drinkable now but best from 2026.

A rich red, with creamy tannins and juicy acidity, showing an expressive range of fig cake, sun-dried black cherry, coffee liqueur, dried thyme and smoke flavors. A balanced crowd-pleaser. Drink now through 2027. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 14,500 cases made, 9,000 cases imported. — AN

The 2022 Amarone Delle Valpolicella is introduced by dusty rose and a subtle whiff of spice. It's round and silken in feel, with ripe red fruits and a tinge of cocoa and cedar adding contrast. Medium in length and a bit chewy, it leaves hints of bitter dark chocolate and sour cherry to linger.