Zeni Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Barriques 2015

A magnificent Northern Italian red wine from the 2015 vintage, displaying a deep ruby color with elegant garnet edges. The highly complex nose opens with black cherries and dried plums, masterfully layered with warm vanilla, spicy cocoa, and dark licorice. On the full-bodied palate, it balances intense fruit with robust, velvety tannins.

Food Pairing: Pairs flawlessly with slow-braised beef, grilled ribeye steaks, roasted wild game, rich mushroom stews, and mature cheeses like aged Parmigiano-Reggiano.

93 Points - James Suckling 

As the name would suggest, there’s a lot of cloves, vanilla and nutmeg, but it’s played subtly over perfumes of blackberries, dark cherries and chocolate. Full body, an expansive and layered tannin structure and lots of mouthwatering acidity. Drink in 2021, when the wood will have dissipated somewhat.