Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2010

Dark ruby-red in color with garnet shades. Intense and elegant aromas of ripe fruit, raisins and spices with vanilla, tobacco, cocoa and anise. Persistent, warm  avors, velvety and harmonious. This is a wine for meditation — a protagonist on its own. It is traditionally paired with game, grilled beef, stew, braised meat and mature cheeses, however, the smoothness of its dry fruit allows for modern and daring pairing…have you ever tried it with raw prawns or scampi? Serve at 18 C (65 F). Open at least one hour before serving.

Flowering and fruit set began late after a cold winter and cooler than average spring. Sunny, hot days were experienced in June and July giving way to a sharp, cool and wet August. To close out the growing season, September and October saw a mix of sun and overcast skies. The vintage resulted in wines of elegant style and balance due in part to and extended ripening of the grapes over mild conditions. Those patient enough to cellar the wines of this vintage will be rewarded in the long -term.