Recchia Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2021

Rich, full-bodied Amarone that pairs well with substantial meats like lamb chops and pairs nicely with the classic Italian dish Rossetti.

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Substantial, imposing wine with a robust, chunky structure and a pronounced tannic structure. The zest is sharp and biting, but the fruit nuances are somewhat disjointed and lacking in cohesion. The wine is highlighted by by rich fruit notes, specifically blackberry and black cherry, but these are somewhat overpowered by the dried fruit flavors, which are also somewhat shriveled and underdeveloped.