Sartori di Verona Amarone Della Valpolicella Reius 2017

Veneto, Italy

James Suckling 93 points! Wine Spectator 92 Luca Maroni 93 Falstaff 91! Sommelier Choice Awards 96! 

Sartori di Verona is a 4th generation family winery driven by a profound love for their city of Verona. For over a century, Sartori has made wines that respect local tradition yet embrace innovation. Ownership in premium vineyards allows for control from vineyard to bottle with a steadfast focus on quality. Sartori di Verona Amarone Della Valpolicella Reius is intense red in color with shades of garnet; alluring aromas of red fruit jam; full, velvety body and hints of spice on the finish.

"An enticing red, offering up-front notes of sun-dried cherry and black plum reduction that burst with juicy flavors on the silky palate. Accented by tarry mineral, dried violet and tea rose notes, this shows crisp, finely integrated and lively acidity. Silky. Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2028. 3,500 cases made, 1,900 cases imported."--Wine Spectator 92 points!

Enjoy Sartori di Verona Amarone della Valpolicella Reius over the next 6-8 years with osso buco, roast lamb, venison, risotto with Amarone, and aged cheeses.