1 | Wine | Veneto, 86 or higher, 2007

"The 2007 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico boasts fabulous intensity and richness. This is an especially heady, port-like Amarone imbued with tons of depth. Chocolate, black cherries, leather and spices wrap around the serious, palate-staining finish. The 2007 needs quite a bit of time, but it is hugely promising. Readers who appreciate a big, powerful style of Amarone will love Zenato’s 2007."

"Freshly cut flowers, sweet herbs, licorice, mint and sweet red cherries are some of the notes that emerge from the glass in the 2007."