Romano dal Forno, Amarone, Veneto, Italy, 750ml

Built like a tank, this Amarone is a masterful achievement. This wine shows so beautifully, especially in a warm but balanced vintage. The fruit is expressive and articulate with deep layers of blackberry preserves, dried cherry, dark chocolate, espresso bean, mesquite smoke and soy sauce. The mouthfeel is super rich and concentrated as the Dal Forno signature style would dictate. The tannic bite is still strong and this wine may need a few more years to stretch out its muscular build.