With Antonio Castagnedi’s signature on the bottle, the 2010 Amarone della Valpolicella Selezione is one of the best Amarones currently available from the excellent 2010 vintage. Its appearance is dark and extracted and the bouquet opens to spicy plum cake, dark prune, wet earth, dried rose and supple shades of used leather or suede. The wine feels plump and thick in the mouth with a long, voluptuous finish. That wonderful balance between acidity and structure promises a successful aging future. Drink 2015-2025.
The fantastic four Castagnedi brothers make some of my all-time favorite Amarone. This year, the big surprise is the 2011 Corvina Scaia. This exceptional value wine may well be the best deal in Italian wine today.
Importer: Dalla Terra Winery Direct, www.dallaterra.com