2004 Amarone della Valpolicella

The 2004 Amarone is a powerhouse. Over the last year, the 2004 has completely shut down, so readers will have to be patient. The silkiness and allure the 2004 showed when it was first bottled is there, but the fruit is presently hiding beneath a wall of imposing structure. Dried flowers, lavender, sweet tobacco and cedar are some of the notes that add complexity on the finish. Jul 2015, www.vinous.com, Drink: 2019-2034

Antonio Galloni, Vinous    Score: 96/100    Drink 2019-2034