2013 Santa Sofia Gioe, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Italy (750ml)

WINEMAKER’S NOTES:

A dark, ruby red colour with garnet hues, it has a wide, complex and refined nose, almost volcanic, with notes of cherry, maraschino cherries and dried figs along with a strong touch of dark chocolate, white pepper and spices. A rich, powerful palate with lively tannins; its high alcohol is well balanced by an acid note and minerality typical of these wines, which give a long and persistent closure.