2018 Cantine Lenotti Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Veneto, Italy (750ml) PG 1-10 the harsher it becomes

the harsher it becomes

dominated by autumn fruits (quince

this wine's rich black fruit aromas tip-toe up to cassis territory

Based on 100% Syrah that was 22% whole-cluster fermented and aged 18 months in 60% new French oak

A bit retained

2018 Cantine Lenotti Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Veneto, Italy (750ml) PG 1-10 the harsher it becomesWINEMAKER'S NOTES: Produced in extremely limited quantities only in the best years from the best red grapes of Valpolicella ( 70% Corvina, 25% Rondinella and 5% Oseleta) which dry out in cases until late winter and are traditionally vinified in January February. On the nose raspberries, white pepper and violets. On the palate supple, with soft berry fruit and rich delicate acidity. Good with ox tail stew.