Tedeschi Amarone delle Valpolicella Classico 2004
DOC Amarone delle Valpolicella Classico, Italy $44.95 (433417)
You’ll find ripe sweet (15.5% alcohol) fruit-forward flavours galore in this perennial favourite and well-priced red. Fig, spice and dark raisin on the aromatic nose, they’re a clarion call for the similar flavours to follow. It’s fully textured and layers on espresso roast and cassis flavours on the lingering finish. This is a ‘Vintages Essentials’ product—always available in selected LCBO stores. (VH)