Ca’ La Bionda Ravazzol Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2018

A profound single-vineyard Amarone with intense aromas of dried black cherry, plum, rose petals, tobacco, cocoa, and sweet baking spices. Full-bodied and impeccably structured, the palate reveals layers of dark fruit, licorice, espresso, and earthy complexity framed by refined tannins and vibrant acidity. Powerful yet elegant, it finishes exceptionally long with remarkable depth and aging potential.

Food Pairing: Pairs best with braised short ribs, venison, lamb shanks, truffle dishes, wild mushroom risotto, aged Parmigiano Reggiano, and hard aged cheeses.

95 Points - James Suckling

Smoke, incense, tamarind, prunes and toasted black pepper aromas. A lot of vibrancy and complexity, with a full body, sharp acidity, velvety tannins and a long finish. A tight and polished Amarone. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but best from 2028.

90 Points - Wine Spectator

A tang of blood orange peel acidity animates the rich melee of plumped cherry, warm fig and loamy earth on display in this plush red. There's a sanguine, mineral-driven thread winding through the rich profile before hints of cocoa powder, rooibos tea and black licorice emerge on the finish. Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella. Drink now through 2029.