Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva - 2013 (750ml)

75% Corvina, 10% Rondinella, 15% Corvinone. The finest hand-selected grapes dry for 4-5 months on bamboo and wooden mats in the estate's historic chamber (with natural air circulation) until they reach desired concentration of sugars (when they've lost 40-50% of original weight). The dried fruit is pressed and undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation with daily punch downs.

95 points Vinous Media

The 2013 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva manages to deliver all of the richness, opulence and dark intense fruit that you'd hope for, in an unbelievably vibrant and pretty expression. Blackberries, currants, cinnamon, clove, cedar and mocha create an initially intense burst of aromatics. Hints of stone dust and dried roses evolve in the glass, adding further depth yet also freshness over time. The textures here are elegance personified, as wave after waveof silken ripe red fruits and spices washes across the palate, all guided by juicy acids that create a pure and high-energy expression. notions of tart cherry, licorice, bitters and baker's chocolate linger for well over a minute. Amarone is often called a wine of meditation, and the 2013 fits that bill perfectly. - Eric Guido Feb' 21

In my opinion, this is a property to watch within the region. Throughout my tastings, both the 2013 Amarone Riserva and 2017 Valpolicella Ripasso were among the top wines in their category