Guerrieri Rizzardi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 3 Cru

Deep ruby purple with black core, viscous @16% abv. Dry-off dry, medium acidity, medium(-) tannin, high alcohol and full body. Leather, earth on nose with blackberry pie, tobacco, prunes, cocoa and bittersweet long finish. Excellent quality at this price point.

2nd bottle christmas eve keep em coming

Appearance: Few bubbles, clean legs, relatively thin residue on glass, nearly opaque red Aroma: Very strong opening scent, dark red fruits, raspberry, leathery, earthy, wet dirt Texture: Very dry and acidic, rich and lasting, tannins grip the cheeks and tongue. Sits heavy and low in the mouth Taste: Taste of peppery dark red fruits, leather, roasted chocolate Atmosphere: The aroma begins a heavy, chilled downpour, thunder in the distance and the last dregs of sunset disappearing, but the taste is …